Director Project Management Storage and Transportation

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you’ll find a friendly, community-minded environment, with flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits.

The Project Management Director leads the New Jersey Resources Storage and Transportation (S&T) business’s efforts for the engineering, construction and implementation of multiple storage and transportation projects. This includes overseeing an in-house Project Cost Engineer, and construction project managers from our Owner’s engineering firms.

Develop and implement program standards and oversee project process and transitions for S&T assets, ensuring safety, reliability, compliance, with cost and schedule adherence. Participate in all conceptual FEED studies for S&T growth opportunities.

Major Responsibilities:
•    Oversee agreements with all vendors to ensure timely completion within budget 
•    Oversee the project closeout process; develop processes for reviewing project status and submitting collateral materials, designs, punch lists, construction reports, inspections, photos, financial and contract documents
•    Manage project reporting functions to ensure transparency and to keep stakeholders informed
•    Facilitate the negotiation and documentation of EPC agreements

•    Manage procurement activities and establish strategies for acquisition, delivery, receiving and tracking of project materials and subcontractor services focusing on quality, cost and timely delivery
•    Coordinate and facilitate the subcontracting process and subcontractor qualification process to ensure purchase orders and subcontracts are complete and clear in language as to intent and scope of work
•    Develop productive relationships with suppliers, customers and key stakeholders to advance the S&T strategy
•    Oversee the review and approval process of electrical and construction engineering plans
•    Provide oversight and direction for major O&M projects
•    Develop and approve commissioning test plans for projects; manage commissioning test program, documentation and teams
•    Manage and oversee construction permitting activities and ensure all required construction permits have been obtained
•    Manage landowner issues at the various project sites
•    Manage the transition process from post construction and site testing to field operations 
•    Assist with the preparation of various reports and presentations for senior NJR management
•    Maintain effective internal and external contacts; work in the spirit of cooperation that fosters teamwork and a sense of responsibility.
•    Work with various departments to develop and maintain operational processes
•    Oversee the system planning, modeling and analysis functions for NJR S&T assets
•    Support technical assessments, engineering design analysis and cost estimating for asset development projects 

Position Specifications: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering; mechanical, electrical, or civil preferred
•    Professional engineering certification or Master’s degree in business/construction management preferred
•    Project Management Certification required
•    Minimum of 15 years of pipeline/compression project management experience, which includes project director roles for medium to large scale projects
•    20 years of industry experience preferred
•    Extensive experience managing FERC 7c certificated interstate gas infrastructure projects, which includes working with regulatory team and FERC staff
•    Gas storage project experience (salt cavern or reservoir) a plus
•    Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and interact effectively across the organization to achieve project results
•    Strong knowledge of and relationships with gas engineering, equipment and construction industry
•    Excellent communication and project management skills
•    Travel up to 25%

 
New Jersey Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.