Mgr Projects - Western Interstates

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The Manager of Project Development, Western Interstates is responsible for leading the development of growth projects across the Western Interstates footprint, including Northwest Pipeline, MountainWest, and other associated assets. This role provides leadership for a team of project developers and works closely with Business Development, Commercial, System Planning, Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Regulatory, and Project Execution teams to advance projects from opportunity identification through commercial sanction and handoff to execution. Knowledge of project scheduling and estimating, the ability to collaborate with internal and external business partners, and the desire to nurture a team environment are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Lead, develop, and support a team of Project Development professionals across the Western Interstates systems

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety

Oversee the development of pipeline, compression, storage, and facility expansion projects from concept through handoff to execution

Ensure project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, risks, and assumptions are well-defined and documented

Drive consistency and quality across project development processes, deliverables, and management presentations

Review and approve project development work products before submission for commercial or management decisions

Partner closely with Business Development to evaluate customer opportunities and develop competitive expansion solutions

Collaborate with commercial and system planning organizations to identify and shape future growth projects

Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and resource needs to leadership

Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field and a minimum ten (10) years' experience in oil and gas with a background in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations and/or project management

Preferred: A minimum of seven (7) years of project execution experience; an engineering degree, an advanced degree, PE license and/or PMP certification

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

May be required to travel up to 25%

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project/Primavera and Oracle Applications

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills and a collaborative approach

Experience with project analysis and volume forecasting

Solid understanding of DOT design requirements and industry standard methodologies

Experience managing programs and supervising engineering and project management professionals

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Skill Requirements: