About the Project Manager – Central Projects (or Senior) Position

Are you an experienced project leader ready to drive high‑impact initiatives that shape the future of critical infrastructure? Colonial Pipeline is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary capital projects that span our organization and directly influence our success. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at cross‑functional leadership, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.

At Colonial, we move energy that powers millions of homes, businesses, and communities. As a Project Manager (or Senior), you’ll guide major programs from concept to completion—safely, strategically, and with precision. You’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, technology, supply chain, and executive leadership, all while helping strengthen and continuously improve our project management discipline.

You’ll engage with a wide range of internal partners—including Engineering, Operations, HSE, Technology, Procurement, Asset Integrity, the Control Center, Shared Services, Legal, Treasury, Scheduling, and even the Board of Directors.

Externally, you will collaborate with engineering firms, construction contractors, environmental consultants, government agencies, industry peers, and more. This is a high‑visibility role where your expertise and leadership directly influence performance, safety, and innovation.

Ready to Lead Projects That Move an Industry? Apply now and help us advance safety, performance, and innovation across one of the most critical energy systems in the nation.

What You Get to Do:

Own and Lead the Entire Project Lifecycle

• Champion and guide multiple complex projects/programs from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality criteria, and performance metrics.
• Establish governance structures, project charters, execution plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead and mentor the cross‑functional core team, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and alignment on goals.

Drive Performance and Clear Communication

• Deliver accurate and timely reporting on cost, schedule, safety, risks, and milestones.
• Manage project changes, decision records, approvals, and documentation.
• Resolve issues with contractors and stakeholders that may affect delivery.

Champion Improvement and Best Practices

• Advise the Director of Central Projects on enhancements to tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Lead special initiatives to advance project management maturity.

Ensure Compliance and Operational Excellence

• Partner with internal teams for Pre‑Startup Safety Review and Management of Change.
• Execute lessons learned capture and ensure proper closeout with business partners such as Accounting.
• Represent Colonial professionally with external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, regulators, and customers.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related fields of study from an accredited college or university; will consider a combination of education and experience.
• Ideally, 3+ years of project management experience in oil/gas or related industry OR
  5+ years senior project management experience in any industry.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Solid foundation in PMBOK knowledge areas.
• Awareness of relevant industry codes and standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Leadership strengths in influencing, negotiation, planning, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication—verbal, written, and listening.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive results.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Got Extra to Bring?

• 10+ years oil/gas industry experience or 5+ years oil/gas project management.
• Experience managing projects > $10M.
• Experience presenting to executive or board‑level audiences.
• Preferred: PMP Certification.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country’s energy needs and keeps us moving!

Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things. 

Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s  

Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!