ILS - Project Manager - Major Projects (Power)

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Project Manager provides engineering technical development, oversight, project execution, and project management support for Tallgrass’ ILS power business line, including power generation projects. The role coordinates with Tallgrass groups to support business commitments, applies engineering analytical concepts, and develops project and engineering execution plans that meet business objectives. The position manages multiple capital and operational projects, with responsibility for safety, reliability, environmental and human impacts, schedule, budget, and quality. It includes hands-on field management and serving as an on-site representative for operational, commercial, expansion, and development projects. The Project Manager develops scopes, estimates, budgets, schedules, execution plans, bid packages, and project controls; coordinates procurement and contractor selection; and manages construction, commissioning, and turnover to maintenance and operations. The role monitors costs and commitments, prepares forecasts and reports, communicates status and proposals to management and other stakeholders, and recommends adjustments as needed. It provides technical direction and oversight to internal teams and contractors and supports compliance with company policies, regulations, and applicable standards. Travel is anticipated at 10–15% across a broad geographic region. Non-traditional hours, overtime, and availability during non-working hours may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or equivalent from an accredited institution, plus 8 years of relevant job experience.
At least 6 years of experience in a major projects environment, with direct engineering or project management experience in a gas-to-power environment.
Full project management skills, including scoping and estimating with work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting.
Basic understanding of midstream and downstream projects.
Experience executing large midstream pipeline, compressor and pump station, and marine export terminal projects.
Execution of at least one major capital project with total installed cost of USD 100 million or more.
Extensive experience developing major projects, with a development portfolio of USD 200 million.
Strong analytical skills to develop concepts in partnership with Commercial, as well as logical thought processes.
Experience leading project controls, using cost and schedule management tools, and implementing those tools successfully.
Experience leading cost-control management and providing extensive reporting to upper management.
Advanced experience using Primavera for schedule development, tracking, and control.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presenting ideas, proposals, and results to business leaders and internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, track and manage large projects, complete projects, and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
General understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to the Pipeline business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers.
Understanding of basic economic analysis for project justification.
Ability to establish expectations in employee/employer relationships and manage projects involving people with varied disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Leadership, communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage and direct company and third-party personnel.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations and agencies, including DOT, OSHA, and state counterparts.
Familiarity with DOT, NEC, ASME, API, ASTM, and other relevant specifications, standards, and recommended practices for natural gas or hazardous-liquid transportation.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, which may include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Ability to resolve conflicts and problems; analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to accept direction and work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Flexible and effective in a team environment; maintains a professional and respectful demeanor with coworkers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to perform essential and marginal job functions, follow management direction and work schedules, attend to detail, and follow work rules.
Ability to perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines and organize and prioritize daily work.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in field conditions, including construction sites and rough terrain.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and communicate effectively while following established safety policies and procedures.
Must clear a drug screen and background check after an offer and before employment; a credit report may be included for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Manage projects to meet safety, reliability, environmental, human-impact, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Create long- and short-term plans, set milestone targets, and meet deadlines.
Delegate project tasks to appropriate internal or external resources and make decisions about project progression.
Coordinate teams working across multiple units and communicate with executives or the board to keep projects aligned with goals.
Perform project quality control and adjust schedules and targets as project needs or financing change.
Serve as an on-site representative for operational, commercial, expansion, and development projects.
Prepare preliminary scopes of work, estimates, and budgets for assigned projects and work items.
Coordinate competitive bidding and create bid packages and scopes for contractors and vendors.
Manage contractors throughout bidding, selection, construction, and commissioning.
Manage capital and maintenance projects hands-on, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
Advise management on progress toward objectives and develop strategies for necessary project adjustments.
Identify and promote ideas that improve safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Interface with customer representatives, regulators, Tallgrass staff, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with maintenance and operations during project concept, design, construction, and completion to support smooth turnover.
Meet deadlines established by commercial commitments and operations.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Tallgrass policies and procedures, and best practices.
Provide leadership and direction to internal and external project teams, including engineering, planning, operations, and environmental personnel.
Create and direct project controls and provide or direct project documentation needed for compliance.
Prepare and deliver project proposals, descriptions, and status presentations to management, governmental agencies, and/or the public.
Prepare accurate monthly project cash-flow forecasts.
Evaluate current processes to support continuous improvement.
Plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and operational projects concurrently.
Organize projects in the company financial control system, review and manage expenditures and commitments, and prepare monthly cost-control reports.
Support Business Development and Operations with scopes, cost estimates, and execution plans for new and expansion projects.
Maintain dependable attendance, professional conduct, and a high level of performance; carry out other assigned duties.