LJA Engineering Inc

Sr. Project Manager - Midstream

LJA Engineering Inc$135K — $185K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or ability to obtain within two years.
  • 10-15 years of experience in managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector.
  • Strong familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, facility site planning, and construction package assembly.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead discovery, bidding, and execution of midstream engineering projects.
  • Provide bid phase assistance, including proposal development and cost estimation.
  • Manage technical construction activities and respond to RFIs.
  • Oversee QA/QC on engineering packages and specification reviews.
  • Approve drawing packages and verify compliance with client standards.
  • Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to meet project objectives.
  • Compile final engineering packages for distribution.

Benefits

  • Generous time off, including PTO and office closure during holidays.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, with mental health support.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave for family support.
  • Tuition reimbursement for education support and development.
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent.
  • Community engagement through volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional development memberships to industry organizations.
  • Opportunities for internal career growth and mobility.
  • Engaging work culture with social events and employee teams.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Senior Project Manager at LJA Energy, you will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector, ensuring successful project delivery from conception through construction. You will coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and discipline leads to oversee project execution, quality control, and technical compliance. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships across multiple active projects.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $185,000

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Leading the discovery, bidding, and execution of midstream engineering projects across a range of facility types.
  • Providing bid phase assistance to clients, including proposal development, cost estimation, and project planning.
  • Managing technical construction activities and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
  • Overseeing QA/QC on engineering packages, including specification review, comment incorporation, and full document coordination.
  • Reviewing and approving drawing packages, verifying compliance with client standards, and ensuring quality deliverables.
  • Coordinating with internal engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to achieve project milestones and objectives.
  • Compiling final engineering packages for distribution and record documentation.
  • Maintaining open communication with clients and representing LJA professionally during meetings, presentations, and site visits.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within two years.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 10-15 years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector.
  • Strong familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, facility site planning, equipment specification and procurement, and construction package assembly.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and writing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
  • Experience leading midstream infrastructure projects such as compressor stations, terminals, or pipeline facilities.
  • Demonstrated success in business development or client growth initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and profitability.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

About LJA Engineering Inc

LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
Learn more about LJA Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1972

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