Job Description

Title: Project Manager – Natural Gas Facilities & Stations

Contract Duration: 24-Months

Hourly Pay Rate: $110/hr. (W-2)

Project Location: Denver, CO



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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid schedule:
  • Remote: Monday & Friday
  • Onsite: Tuesday–Thursday
• Based at LDC facility with free, secure parking

• 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

• 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

• Engineering Degree
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PE (Professional Engineer) may be considered in place of PMP

• 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

• 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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