Manager-Construction

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable quality of life.

About the role

The Construction Manager leads the safe and successful execution of capital construction projects, focusing on oil and gas facilities, pump stations, compressor stations, and related infrastructure. This role ensures constructability in project development, oversees construction execution through mechanical completion and turnover, and guarantees work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, project requirements, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The Construction Manager provides field leadership to third-party company representatives across multiple active projects, coordinates daily construction activities, manages contractor performance, supports quality assurance and commissioning efforts, and drives accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and execution outcomes. This role also serves as a key communication link between engineering, operations, project management, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with extensive oil and gas facility experience, a strong safety-first mindset, and the ability to manage multiple contractors and projects simultaneously. Success requires excellent communication, strong field leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders while driving projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead field safety culture by living Tallgrass Safety Culture and ensure contractor compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations and conduct routine field audits.
• Direct daily construction inspection activities across multiple project teams as required.
• Coordinate vendor work and remove execution barriers.
• Monitor productivity via schedule reviews and field productivity audits; verify manpower adequacy.
• Manage field changes and ensure work follows drawings and specifications.
• Monitor project schedule, identify critical path risks, track contractor performance, and report schedule status to project leadership.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are followed via audits; monitor weld quality.
• Review turnover documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and Tallgrass specifications.
• Verify completion of check sheets utilizing commissioning; manage punch lists and coordinate mechanical completion.
• Hold contractors accountable for scope, schedule, quality, and safety; review staffing plans and participate in progress meetings.
• Resolve field conflicts and work with Engineering, Operations, environmental, and regulatory personnel.
• Support procurement and material management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field experience preferred.
• 15+ years of Construction Leadership experience.
• 7+ years of experience working with multiple projects.
• PMP or CCM certification preferred.
• Experience with natural gas pipelines, compressor & pump stations, processing facilities, and brownfield execution.
• Strong understanding of mechanical completion, commissioning, turnover, QA/QC, and construction scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• API, ASME, or welding inspection knowledge.
• Knowledge of B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with owner-side project execution and commissioning activities.

Skills

• Strong leadership presence and ability to manage crews at multiple locations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build relationships with internal groups, contractors, the public, and landowners.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and other software applications.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Schedule-driven mindset, conflict resolution, decisive decision-making, contractor management, and negotiation.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking or moving throughout the facility, and driving.
• Talking, seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus), hearing, and feeling.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Some out-of-town nights and weekend travel, as needed.
• Occasional long-distance travel by vehicle.
• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Living environs may be negotiable and will be relevant to the work location.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance package options including Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, infertility coverage, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance.
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off.
• Identity theft protection and generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Company vehicle (if applicable) and employee discounts on vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more.
• Networking and employee engagement events, and personal development opportunities.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.