Project Manager (Engineering)

Project Manager (Engineering) 

Non-Union Position; Up to 2 positions
PMO Engineering Service Delivery; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)  

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents. 
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5548  

 

About Us:

 

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.  

 

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

 

NOTE:

 

Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific in‑office days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.
 

The Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for the execution and delivery of gas utility capital projects from engineering handoff through construction and closeout. This role operates in a model where the Project Manager is accountable for the project scope, cost, and schedule. Engineering is responsible for the product scope, technical decisions, and design authority.

The Project Manager partners closely with Engineering as the primary internal customer, translating product scope into executable schedules, cost forecasts, procurement plans, and construction activities. The PM is accountable for driving project delivery forward, removing obstacles, coordinating directly with resources, managing contractors, delivering/managing accurate forecasts and schedules, and resolving execution issues to support Engineering’s priorities.

This role works in close collaboration with Engineering, Construction PM, Gas Operations, Procurement, and external partners to ensure projects remain on track, on budget, and aligned with the engineering scope while meeting safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

The Project Manager applies standard project controls, reporting, and forecasting practices to support consistent execution and visibility, while maintaining a strong focus on project delivery and Engineering alignment.

Day to Day:

 

• Serve as a self‑directed, execution‑focused Project Manager, partnering with Engineering as the primary internal customer to keep engineered scope moving through design, construction, and closeout.
• Translate engineering deliverables into executable schedules, cost forecasts, and resource plans, proactively aligning contractors, materials, and internal activities.
• Actively drive project delivery, holding team members and contractors accountable for assigned tasks, deliverables, quality, and timelines.
• Maintain ownership of detailed schedule and forecast management, developing and actively managing execution‑level schedules that align with Engineering defined milestones, and addressing impacts from design evolution, construction sequencing, procurement, or field conditions to meet overall project commitments.
• Own cost forecasting, accuracy, and variance management, proactively engaging Engineering, Purchasing, Contractors, and other stakeholders to obtain the information required to maintain current and credible cost and schedule forecasts. 
• Proactively manage project communications by defining information needs, communication channels between both internal and external stakeholders, and follow‑up actions, ensuring timely decision‑making and issue resolution. 
• Assess and actively communicate impacts to scope execution, schedule, and cost resulting from baseline changes; support formal and detailed Change Requests in accordance with PMO requirements
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure work aligns with engineered scope of work, approved means and methods.
• Oversee transmittals and submittals to ensure proper documentation and timely progression of work; partner with Engineering during RFI review and approval to identify, assess, and manage any resulting schedule, cost, or execution impacts.
• Identify and manage project delivery risks, defining mitigation actions and driving resolution to prevent delays or cost impacts.
• Create and manage project