Project Manager Pipelines

Equinox Engineering Australia Pty Ltd. is a and engineering service provider located in Brisbane, QLD. We provide high quality Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services to our clients in Australia and worldwide. Equinox Australia is engaged in numerous Concept, FEED and Detail Design projects, working with several of the largest energy providers in Australia. 

Equinox Engineering is actively recruiting a Project Manager Pipelines to join our Brisbane team to deliver conventional oil & gas and carbon capture pipeline projects. The role will be accountable for regular face-to-face liaison with our clients, and to provide leadership for the successful execution of capital projects.

Summary: The Pipeline Project Manager is responsible for directing, controlling and managing through all aspects of the project including in-house engineering, procurement, construction, interfaces, administration functions and all external work undertaken by contractors and consultants throughout the design, supply, construction and commissioning phases of facility and pipeline projects.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Proven Pipeline Engineering expertise and competency, in particular the installation of pipelines and associated facilities
• Supervision of 5-10 other engineering staff on a project basis
• Extensive experience with pipeline system design and construction
• Lead technical role for the establishment of design specification and the procurement of equipment and piping
• Genuine team player who will encourage teamwork with the project team plus other discipline staff
• High level of initiative and ability to complete tasks on schedule and budget
• Lead technical role for the establishment of design specification and the procurement of equipment and piping

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager is responsible to ensure successful execution of projects including facilities, pipelines, and plant modifications.
• The Project Manager will be accountable to lead his / her team of project and discipline engineers and will be ultimately responsible for success in terms of cost, quality, schedule and HSE.
• Ongoing client liaison and communication throughout the project will be required. The ability to develop a rapport and a strong working relationship with the client is critical.
• The Project Manager will lead the communication with the EPCM discipline engineering team to ensure successful project execution. He/ she will run regular project specific meetings and be responsible for initiating, planning, launching, performance & control and closing.
• Have experience with design, bid, negotiations, build contracts, development of project strategy, contracts administration (lump sum, cost plus fee, unit price), pre-construction services and deliverables, and estimating.
• Growth through repeat business and generation of new business is encouraged and rewarded.

Education and Qualifications

• RPEng.- Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.  EPCM Environment
• Minimum 10-15 years of pipeline design and/or project management experience
• Familiar with AS 2885 and ASME B31.4 and 31.8 codes and related standards
• Experience with various Australian regulatory jurisdictions and their various acts and regulations

 Equinox Success Statement Equinox delivers focused & experienced premium teams customized with the best technical expertise to align with client culture and requirements to ensure successful projects on a repeatable basis.