Project Manager-Power Facilities

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC•Houston, TX

44d•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Provides leadership, direction, and effective project management to ensure project completion in accordance with contractual obligations. Defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Plans, organizes, manages, and controls projects with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements with an adherence to Federal Regulations and company standards. Projects could include a mixture of energy-related facilities, including large-scale power generation plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
20+ years of experience designing and validating large scale facility design for power generation and electrical designs.
Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Proficiency in engineering skills and principles
Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity
HV or MV Substations
Energy storage systems
Large industrial complex facilities utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
Strong fundamental knowledge and experience in the design and electrical systems for large industrial facilities
Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts.
In depth knowledge of applicable standards, including but not limited to, ANSI/IEEE, IEC, NFPA and National Electric Code (NEC).
Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including team members, project management, commercial, 3rd party EPC firms and other internal/external customers.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Ability to travel 50%.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of complex execution strategies to successfully complete the work, including engaging with multiple execution centers around the world, third party engineering firms and specialty contractors.
Develop an overall Project Execution Plan with key stakeholders to ensure completion of the Project on time and on budget.
Engage with Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls Management, and Supply Chain Management key partners to ensure that the Project is fully integrated into the budget and schedule for the project.
Create a collaborative relationship within multi-offices and multi-cultural environments to meet project goals.
Review and assess performance against the project's schedule, and handling changes to mitigate impact to the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.
Direct internal and external resources to produce delivery on schedule and on budget, monitoring progress and performance.
Empower the project team to meet critical goals.
Lead and participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
Oversee the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
Effectively prioritize workload between several projects.
Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct in all work activity and company matters of every kind.
Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.