Position Summary The Project Manager (Contract) supports the Processing Controls Engineering group within the gas organization, managing capital projects across natural gas transmission and distribution systems. This role is responsible for delivering multiple concurrent projects involving facilities and station upgrades, ensuring successful execution across engineering, permitting, and construction phases. Projects typically span two years, requiring strong coordination, financial oversight, and adherence to structured project management processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage 6–8 concurrent capital projects with budgets ranging from $300K to $2.5M
Oversee full project lifecycle:
Year 1: Engineering and permitting
Year 2: Construction and closeout
Manage scope, schedule, and budget across all assigned projects
Lead cross-functional coordination with engineering, project controls, and construction teams
Facilitate cross-functional team (CFT) meetings and stakeholder communications
Track project financials, including forecasting, accruals, and cost management
Ensure compliance with structured Stage Gate (7-gate) project management processes
Support field activities including site walks, project kickoffs, and constructability reviews
Typical Day
Monitor project progress across multiple active phases
Coordinate with engineers, schedulers, and cost analysts
Lead project meetings and stakeholder updates
Review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
Address risks, issues, and project changes
Participate in occasional field visits (approximately 2–3 per month)
Team & Work Environment
Works within a cross-functional project team, including:
Project Engineers
Project Controls Specialists
Schedulers
Cost Analysts
Interfaces with internal stakeholders and external contractors/vendors
Collaborative, structured, and process-driven environment
Strong emphasis on accountability, teamwork, and independent ownership
Work Schedule
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Hybrid schedule:
Remote: Monday & Friday
Onsite: Tuesday–Thursday
Based at LDC facility with free, secure parking
Required Qualifications
Experience managing projects in the natural gas utility industry
Background in transmission and/or distribution projects (LDC experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget)
Experience with financial tracking, forecasting, and accruals
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Required Skills:
7+ years of relevant experience
Exposure to large-scale, high-impact capital projects
Experience with gas facilities and station projects
Familiarity with project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6)
Technical engineering background
Experience with SAP and advanced Excel
Education/Certifications (Preferred)
Engineering Degree
PMP (Project Management Professional)
PE (Professional Engineer) may be considered in place of PMP
Soft Skills
Strong communication and presentation skills (including Stage Gate reviews)
Stakeholder and vendor management
Conflict resolution and problem-solving
High level of organization and prioritization
Ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams
Additional Details
Contract role approved for up to two years (long-term engagement)
Overtime is not expected; used only when necessary
Travel:
Approximately 2–3 site visits per month
Expenses reimbursed via standard expense reporting (meals/lodging if applicable)
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.