RNG Field Project Manager

RNG Field Project Manager

Turner & Townsend are seeking a hands‑on leader to provide on‑the‑ground leadership, coordination, and oversight across Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) construction and field execution activities. This role acts as the field‑based extension of the project engineering, construction, and HSSE organizations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution of work.

• Lead the development and execution of minor capital improvement projects, including overseeing minor engineering scopes as well as field execution and construction activities.
• In support of other Houston‑based project managers, responsible for the following field technical verification tasks for all capital improvements:
  • Take field measurements to verify equipment fit (valves, instruments, piping, etc.) prior to installation.
  • Validate installations against drawings and specifications; raise discrepancies to engineering.
  • Track the delivery, condition, and storage of materials for capital projects arriving onsite. Verify that equipment received matches purchase orders and engineering specifications and coordinate with supply chain and project engineers to address missing or damaged materials.
  • Support troubleshooting or technical clarification requests from contractors.
  • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities across multiple RNG sites and serve as the primary field interface for construction contractors and specialty vendors.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and work quality; ensure compliance with work scopes, procedures, and permit requirements.
• Walk jobs with construction contractors to review work practices, validate understanding of scope, and ensure installation quality.
• Provide real‑time field feedback to project engineers regarding constructability, design issues, and site conditions.
• Support punchlist development, execution, and closeout.

• Act as the field‑level HSSE representative, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory safety requirements and maintaining a strong safety culture across all onsite activities.
• Coach contractors on safe work practices and stop unsafe work when required.
• Conduct field inspections and support field‑level permitting and Management of Change (MOC) processes, ensuring mandatory approvals are in place before work proceeds.

• Provide weekly updates to project engineers and project managers on field progress, risks, and issues.
• Document field activities, deviations, and lessons learned.
• Support commissioning and startup activities as required.

• Minimum 15 years in project management, construction management, or similar field‑based roles in an operating asset within industrial, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Experience working in operating environments involving mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation installations.
• Experience working with contractors and managing field HSSE expectations.

• Degree or technical certification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.

• Strong project management capability, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating field activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field execution practices, and industrial safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, isometrics, electrical schematics, civil/structural drawings) and lead minor engineering scopes for small capital improvement projects.
• Solid contractor management skills with the ability to set clear expectations, monitor performance, and drive accountability for safety, quality, and schedule; comfortable taking field measurements and validating physical installations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to represent engineering and project teams in the field.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with contractors, operators, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency…