ILS - Project Manager - Major Projects (Power)

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Project Manager provides engineering technical development, oversight, project execution, and project management in support of Tallgrass’ ILS power business line and power generation projects. The role coordinates across Tallgrass groups to support defined business commitments, applies engineering analytical concepts, and develops project and engineering execution plans aligned with business objectives. The position manages concurrent capital and operational projects from scoping and estimating through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover. It oversees project controls, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, contractor and vendor coordination, cost forecasting, documentation, and communication with management and other stakeholders. The role includes hands-on field management, technical direction and oversight of staff and contractors, and travel anticipated at 10–15% across a broad geographic region. Most work is in an office, with field work and varying outdoor conditions depending on assignment. Non-traditional hours, overtime, and availability during non-working hours may be required. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management, or equivalent, and substantial relevant experience in major projects, including gas-to-power engineering or project management. The role requires extensive project-management, project-controls, cost and schedule management, and communication capabilities, along with experience with major capital projects and Primavera.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management, or equivalent from an accredited institution, and 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.
Comprehensive project-management skills, including project scoping and estimating using 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, with experience executing large midstream pipeline, compressor and pump station, and marine export terminal projects.
Experience executing 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, and logical thought processes.
Prior project-controls leadership experience, including cost and schedule management tools and their successful implementation.
Lead cost-control management experience and extensive reporting to upper management.
Advanced experience using Primavera for schedule development, tracking, and control.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting ideas, proposals, and results to business-segment leaders and internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, track and manage large projects through completion, manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality as 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 to manage, lead, motivate, and direct employees 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 with MS Office applications, including 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; accept direction; work cooperatively and independently; troubleshoot; and maintain a professional and respectful demeanor.
Ability to perform essential and marginal job functions, follow work schedules and rules, focus on details, and work effectively with people from varied disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged sitting; standing and walking for extended periods; driving; typing and handling objects; reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crawling; working in confined spaces; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, around heavy equipment and on rough terrain, and to communicate effectively while adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Successful completion of 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 goals for schedule, budget, safety, reliability, environmental and human impacts, and quality.
Create short- and long-term project plans, establish milestone targets, and meet deadlines.
Delegate project tasks to appropriate internal and external resources and coordinate teams working across multiple units.
Make project decisions, maintain project quality, and adjust schedules and targets as needs or financing change.
Serve as the on-site representative for operational, commercial, expansion, and development projects.
Develop preliminary work scopes, estimates, budgets, contractor and vendor bid packages, and project execution plans.
Coordinate bidding and contractor selection to achieve competitive and effective costs; work with contractors through construction and commissioning.
Manage capital and maintenance projects hands-on and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Advise management on progress toward objectives and recommend adjustments; identify and promote safer, more efficient, and cost-effective practices.
Interface with customer representatives, regulators, Tallgrass personnel, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with maintenance and operations during project concept, design, construction, completion, and turnover.
Lead project teams comprising internal and external personnel, including engineering and planning disciplines.
Establish and direct project controls; provide appropriate project documentation during and after project completion.
Prepare and deliver project proposals, descriptions, and status presentations to management, governmental agencies, and/or the public.
Prepare accurate monthly cash-flow forecasts and cost-control reports; organize projects in the company financial control system and manage expenditures and commitments.
Evaluate processes and pursue ongoing improvement.
Plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and operational projects to meet customer needs and commercial commitments.
Support Business Development and Operations with scopes, cost estimates, and execution plans for new and expansion projects.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies and procedures, best practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain dependable attendance, professional conduct, confidentiality as necessary, and regard for personal, employee, company-asset, and public safety.
Travel approximately 10–15%; work non-traditional hours, overtime, or extended hours during emergencies as needed; remain available by cell phone during working and non-working hours.
Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Industry-competitive pay.
Health insurance package options, including Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Infertility coverage.
Parental leave.
401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately, plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
Wellness programs and mental health resources.
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer time off, and bereavement paid time off.
Identity theft protection.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Company vehicle, if applicable.
Employee discounts, including vehicles, tires, and cellular plans.
Networking and employee engagement events.
Personal development opportunities based on employees’ strengths and interests.