Senior Pipeline Construction Manager

Overview

Senior Pipeline Construction Manager at WSP USA leads construction efforts for pipeline, facilities, and mining projects, guiding teams through EPCM lifecycles from feasibility to closeout. You will provide senior technical leadership, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage field execution in challenging environments. You'll influence routing, constructability, and safety while delivering value to clients. This role offers impact across big infrastructure programs and opportunities to shape execution strategies.

Compensation / Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• disability and life insurance
• retirement savings plan
• flexible and agile workplace model

Responsibilities

• Provide senior construction management and advisory support for pipeline and related infrastructure projects
• Lead or support construction execution planning from development through commissioning
• Develop execution plans, staffing, logistics, schedules, cost estimates, and project procedures
• Support routing and siting studies, and evaluate ROW conditions and access
• Provide constructability input during feasibility, FEED, and detailed design
• Oversee construction of oil/gas, slurry, water, and related pipelines and facilities
• Provide technical leadership for specialized activities (HDD, tunneling, hydrostatic testing, welding, NDE, coatings)
• Review drawings, specs, work plans, welding procedures, and construction deliverables for constructability
• Lead contractor procurement, bid evaluations, and contract administration
• Manage field personnel and coordinate interfaces among owners, contractors, and regulators
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; support project controls and reporting
• Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality culture on projects
• Participate in client meetings, risk reviews, and business development activities
• Mentor construction team members and support growth of WSP's pipeline construction management capability
• Uphold ethics and company policies; adapt to project needs

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field
• Minimum 12 years of progressive construction, engineering, inspection, field-services, or project management experience in pipeline, facilities, mining, energy, or industrial infrastructure
• Experience leading complex pipeline construction in senior roles
• Experience across EPC/EPCM lifecycle phases
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods, routing, logistics, and contractor oversight
• Experience with cross-country pipeline systems and related facilities
• Ability to develop and review estimates, schedules, and construction procedures
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with various stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and inspection requirements
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to work in office, field, and active construction-site environments
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy site-access requirements

• strong communication skills
• leadership and mentoring
• ability to manage multiple priorities
• EPC/EPCM lifecycle knowledge (feasibility to closeout)
• constructability and routing/siting analysis
• contractor procurement and bid evaluation