Abstract: Pipelines under the control of CNPC use "PMT + PMC + EPC" project management mode with good effects. Main features and application range of the PMC project management and its applications in the long-distance oil and gas pipeline construction project are introduced. PMC contractor is commissioned by the owner for management and effective control of the project to achieve comprehensive management of project quality, cost, schedule and HSE, thus reaching the optimum project overall target system on the basis of ensuring project quality. Its responsibilities include project organization and program management, project design management, project supplies purchasing management, project construction management, project commissioning and acceptance management and project evaluation management. It's vital functions lie in optimizing allocation of resources, facilitating streamline department by the owner, improving project management level, saving project investment, improving overall economic benefits of the project and smoothing information communication between project participants. Existing problems of the PMC management in the long-distance oil and gas pipeline construction project are pointed out and relevant suggestions are proposed.