Senior Project Manager - Midstream Engineering

Position: Senior Project Manager - Midstream Engineering (1085)

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: $160K+/yr

Duration: Direct

Hours: Full time. Flexible 9/80 work schedule. SPEC operates with its corporate headquarters in Southern California, with Houston serving as a key hub for midstream project execution and client engagement. Expect a mix of o ff ice and remote work, with some travel (20-30%) to project sites, client meetings, and SPEC's offices.



Summary of Position:
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead and deliver midstream engineering projects, including gas and liquids facilities, pipelines, and related infrastructure, such as brownfield modifications, terminal and storage facilities, compression systems, pipeline expansions and replacements, metering and regulating stations, custody transfer and measurement systems, and pipeline appurtenances. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, serve as the primary client point of contact, and drive project outcomes through disciplined execution, risk management, and clear communication. This role is focused on delivery leadership and client trust, not sales or EPC style project delivery.


This position reports directly to the Midstream Division Manager. You'll be part of a high-caliber, highly trusted team that values ownership, execution, and meaningful influence. Our leaders are committed to supporting your growth and ensuring your contributions are recognized.



Requirements / Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• 10+ years of broad experience in engineering, project engineering, and/or project management, including over 7 years in midstream or technically related project work
• Project Management Professional PMP
• Professional Engineer PE
• Experience leading technical workstreams, client coordination, and project delivery
• Prior consulting or engineering services firm experience preferred
• Proven ability to earn client trust through competence and performance.
• Experience leading and delivering technical projects in the oil and gas or midstream sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• A practical, results-focused approach, with a strong personal drive to take ownership and deliver
• high-quality outcomes.
• Desire to perform high-quality work as part of a trusted, high-performing team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of midstream facilities, systems, codes, and industry standards
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Duties:

• Project Management and Delivery
  • Lead multiple concurrent, multidisciplinary midstream engineering projects.
  • Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery commitments from kicko ff through completion.
  • Develop project execution plans, sta g ing strategies, and delivery schedules aligned to project requirements.
  • Coordinate across mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, process, and pipeline engineering to deliver integrated packages.
  • Lead constructability planning in operating facilities, including tie-in, phasing, and work sequencing considerations.
  • Manage execution risks, scope growth, and change requests.
  • Oversee QA/QC implementation and technical consistency across deliverables and disciplines.
• Client Leadership
  • Lead client working sessions, progress reviews, and technical discussions with a practical approach.
  • Build long-term client relationships through reliable delivery.
• Team and Office Support
  • Mentor project managers and engineers on client engagement.
  • Support sta g ing, workload balancing, and team development activities in coordination with discipline leadership.
  • Reinforce delivery culture across projects with a focus on safety, quality, and accountability.