Project Manager - Major Projects (Water) #4068

About the role

Tallgrass is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and execute a broad range of water facility projects including pipelines, storage, processing, and disposal. The ideal candidate will coordinate with various Tallgrass commercial and operational groups, manage projects ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental impact, and communicate project goals to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet safety, reliability, and environmental standards.
• Create and adhere to project plans, including setting milestones and deadlines.
• Delegate tasks to resources, internally or externally, to ensure project success.
• Make decisions on project execution based on changing requirements or financing.
• Communicate project goals and objectives to customers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and compliant with corporate, federal, and state policies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to upper management, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide accurate monthly project cash flow forecasts.
• Support the bidding process to ensure competitive and effective costing.
• Perform quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adjust project schedules and budgets as needed.
• Advise management on project progress and develop strategies for necessary adjustments.
• Recognize and promote ideas that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Interact with operations personnel during project phases to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Maintain a high regard for personal and company safety, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Travel 10-15% across a broad geographic region to support project needs.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management, or equivalent, along with at least 8 years of relevant job experience. Minimum of 6 years of experience in major project environments, including engineering or project management of natural gas or hazardous liquid projects. Must have full project management skills, including project scoping, estimating, and execution. Must have executed at least one major capital project with a Total Installed Cost of more than $100 million.

Qualifications

• Full complement of project management skills, including project scoping and estimating, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement procedures, and permitting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop concepts and work in partnership with Tallgrass Commercial personnel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and results to business segment leaders and customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and to see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Understanding of corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes related to the Pipeline business segment.
• Basic understanding of economic analysis as it pertains to project justification.
• Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage projects that include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and various state counterparts.

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Problem-solving ability with the ability to find solutions.
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with coworkers, clients/customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.

Competencies

• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to manage, lead, and direct Tallgrass and third-party personnel.
• Ability to analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to accept direction and work effectively & cooperatively with others.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees.
• Ability to manage projects that include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Solid understanding of applicable regulations and agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and various state counterparts.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, or moving throughout facilities.
• Driving, talking, seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus).
• Hearing, feeling, bending or stooping, squatting or crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Minimal safety hazards, e.g., general office working conditions.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock, and working in confined spaces.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with fellow workers and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Overtime and extended work hours may be required in cases of emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibility

Technical work direction and oversight of staff and contractors.