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RNG Field Project Manager

Turner & Townsend, Liberal, KS, United States


Job Title
RNG Field Project Manager

Job Description
Turner and Townsend are seeking a field-based leader to oversee Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) construction and field execution activities. The role acts as the on‑site extension of the project engineering, construction, and HSSE teams, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality execution of work.

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader with strong project management skills, construction management acumen, practical technical awareness and the ability to interface effectively with contractors, vendors, engineers and site operations. The role requires autonomy, clear communication and consistent field presence to ensure scope adherence, HSSE compliance and high‑quality work delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Field Support:

Lead the development and execution of minor capital improvement projects, including overseeing minor engineering scopes and field execution and construction activities.

Responsible for field technical verification tasks for all capital improvements:

Take field measurements to verify equipment fit prior to installation.

Validate installations against drawings and specifications; raise discrepancies to engineering.

Track delivery, condition and storage of materials; verify that equipment received matches purchase orders and engineering specifications; coordinate with supply chain and project engineers to address missing or damaged materials.

Support troubleshooting or technical clarification requests from contractors.

Field Construction Oversight:

Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities across multiple RNG sites and serve as the primary field interface for construction contractors and specialty vendors.

Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence and work quality to ensure compliance with scopes, procedures and permit requirements.

Walk jobs with contractors to review work practices, validate scope understanding and ensure installation quality.

Provide real‑time field feedback to project engineers on constructability, design issues and site conditions.

Support punchlist development, execution and closeout.

HSSE Leadership:

Act as the field‑level HSSE representative, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory safety requirements.

Coach contractors on safe work practices and stop unsafe work when required.

Conduct field inspections and support field‑level permitting and Management of Change (MOC) processes, facilitating MOC execution and ensuring approvals before work proceeds.

Project Interface & Reporting:

Provide weekly updates to project engineers and project managers on field progress, risks and issues.

Document field activities, deviations and lessons learned.

Support commissioning and startup activities as required.

Qualifications
Experience

Minimum

15

years in project management, construction management or similar field‑based roles in operating assets within industrial, energy, utilities, manufacturing or related sectors.

Experience working in operating environments involving mechanical, electrical or instrumentation installations.

Experience managing contractors and field HSSE expectations.

Education

Degree or technical certification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology or a related discipline.

Skills & Competencies

Strong project management capability, including planning, prioritizing and coordinating field activities to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality execution.

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field execution practices and industrial safety requirements.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and lead minor engineering scopes for small capital improvement projects.

Solid contractor management skills, with the ability to set clear expectations, monitor performance and drive accountability for safety, quality and schedule.

Communication skills and ability to represent engineering and project teams in the field.

Ability to build strong working relationships with contractors, operators, vendors and project stakeholders.

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, field documentation apps etc.).

Highly observant with strong attention to detail.

Proactive, hands‑on, and comfortable spending significant time in the field.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Team‑oriented, collaborative and safety‑focused.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

Additional Information
*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs*

Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

EEO Statement
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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