Capital Projects Manager

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The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for leading facility and pipeline projects from design to completion with necessary tools and resources that meet company goals and initiatives. This individual provides technical and administrative guidance as well as necessary training to successfully complete these key projects. This position is located in Midland or Houston, Texas, and reports to the SVP Engineering & Operations.

Pilot Water Solutions ("Pilot Water Solutions") is the most reliable name in water midstream. PWS is a full‑service, full life cycle water midstream company with assets across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Rockies, Haynesville, and Appalachia. With strategically located assets in the core of its basins, Pilot Water Solutions is positioned to meet the needs of its customers with best‑in‑class service and reliability.

• Designs surface facility & pipeline projects and manages them through execution.
• Manages and coordinates project approvals, engineering design, procurement, construction, budget and onsite commissioning/startup.
• Travel to project locations as needed for progress checks, startups, commissioning, etc.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and other Internal Groups to provide cost estimates for potential projects and AFEs for internal projects.
• Manages capital project budgets to ensure cost estimating and project scoping for ROI.
• Supervises construction team.
• Collaborates with Procurement/Supply Chain to maximize value on contractor/vendor selection and allocation, inclusive of nurturing vendor relationships for timely and cost efficient deliverables.
• Advises on economic models for potential projects in partnership with BD and Corporate Development for potential opportunities.
• Provides technical knowledge related to contract language/structure based on project scopes.
• Collaborates with Land department on projects including but not limited to pipeline routing, ROW status, survey and alignment sheet creation, landowner construction requirements and exclusivity to royalties.
• Provides oversight of contract compliance and general reporting.
• Adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements for existing and future projects, including permitting and safety regulations.
• Leads by example on Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, JSAs, Training, Incident Reports, and Safety Observations.
• Participates, reviews and approves assigned procurement process inclusive of PO and invoices for accuracy on a timely manner.
• Supervises and mentors engineering staff, including identifying areas of development.
• Responsible for approving timesheets timely and accurately as applicable.
• Participates in performance management, hiring, development and disciplinary processes as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs and/or growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 8 years oil and gas experience
• Strong understanding of system hydraulics including modeling software
• Strong organization, planning and time-management skills for multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of organization.
• Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proactive problem-solver with strong critical and analytic skills
• Professional, tactful, and discrete when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to travel as needed.

• Facility Engineering experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Pipeline Construction

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and work on a computer/laptop.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Standard office environment.
• When traveling to the field:
  Must be able to stand, bend, walk, kneel, climb stairs and lift over 50lbs for continuous hours.
• May be exposed to loud noises, occupational hazards, and/or other outdoor elements.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme hot, extreme cold, wind, rain, hail, dust, snow, sleet, ice, etc. as well as wet/humid and/or dry/arid conditions.
• May be exposed to H2S and other industry related chemicals.
• May be subject to working in low-lit areas.
• May encounter wildlife.

• Computer/laptop
• Desk phone and mobile phone
• Multi-purpose copier/printer
• Standard office supplies
• Company Vehicle as needed.
• Field tools and equipment.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.