Capital Projects Director-Midstream Pipelines; Oil & Gas

Position: Capital Projects Director-Midstream Pipelines (Oil & Gas)
This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an accomplished Capital Projects Director to lead and expand our Oil & Gas Midstream Pipelines Capital Project portfolio across the United States. This leadership role will be responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale capital pipeline programs, including transmission pipelines, gathering systems, compressor stations, terminals, and associated infrastructure.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior leader responsible for project execution, business growth, and client relationship management, while driving excellence across safety, quality, financial performance, and schedule predictability. This role will also play a critical part in shaping execution strategies, developing teams, and positioning the organization for sustained growth in the midstream sector.

Why This Role

* Lead high-impact, large-scale infrastructure projects critical to energy supply

* Influence strategy, execution, and growth in a core energy market

* Work with top-tier clients and complex, technically challenging assets

* Shape a growing midstream pipelines platform with significant market opportunity

Your Impact

Project & Program Leadership

* Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale midstream capital projects (pipeline, facilities, terminals) from concept through commissioning

* Serve as Project Director / Executive Sponsor on major programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company standards

* Drive EPCM, and alternative delivery models, ensuring predictable cost, schedule, and risk outcomes

* Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including stage-gate processes, reporting, and performance metrics

* Conduct executive-level project reviews focused on financial performance, risk, schedule, and cost-to-complete

Execution Strategy & Delivery Excellence

* Develop and implement project execution plans, contracting strategies, and delivery models tailored to midstream assets

* Lead integration across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams

* Ensure strong project controls discipline (cost, schedule, forecasting, change management) across all programs

* Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, and digital project delivery tools

Business Development & Market Growth

* Build and maintain relationships with key midstream operators, private equity-backed platforms, and major O&G companies

* Identify and pursue new opportunities in pipeline infrastructure, energy transport, and storage markets

* Lead or support major pursuits, including technical strategy, pricing, and risk positioning

* Collaborate across regions and business lines to leverage capabilities and expand market presence

Leadership & Team Development

* Lead and mentor project directors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams

* Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence

* Support recruitment, retention, and development of top talent within the pipelines sector

* Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

* Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

* Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and company standards

* Ensure compliance with PHMSA, FERC, environmental, and industry regulations

* Promote quality assurance and risk management across all project phases

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

* 20+ years of experience in oil & gas, with a strong focus on midstream pipelines and facilities

* Proven experience leading large capital projects/programs ($100M-$1B+) in pipelines or energy infrastructure

* Demonstrated success as a Project Director, Program Director, or senior capital projects leader

* Deep expertise in EPCM delivery models, pipeline construction, and project lifecycle execution

* Strong understanding of pipeline systems, compressor stations, terminals, and related infrastructure

* Track record of delivering projects with strong financial, safety, and schedule performance

* Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

* Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment.

* Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.

* Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.

* Experience managing client relationships at the executive level

* Ability to lead…