Project Manager- Natural Gas Capital Projects

Primary purpose:

Supervise, coordinate and manage multiple construction, repair and maintenance projects. Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, federal, state and local requirements.

Perform activities necessary to manage the development and execution of a broad range of natural gas and hydrocarbon liquid facility projects including high-pressure gas and liquid transmission pipeline, metering, compression, pumps, storage, gathering, treating, and processing.

Work as project team leader to organize and direct efforts of the project team toward meeting team goals.  Provide leadership including project planning, scheduling, prioritization of tasks, cost control, coordination with pipeline operations and field forces, and monitoring project progress.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as on-site representative related to operational, commercial, expansion, and development projects.
• Provide preliminary work scopes, estimates and budgeting details of assigned projects/work items.
• Coordinate the bidding process to ensure competitive and effective costing.
• Provide project management to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Advise Management of progress toward project objectives and develop strategies for necessary adjustments.  Recognize and promote ideas that provide safer, more efficient and cost effective operation.
• Effectively interface with customer representatives, regulators, Tallgrass staff and others as required.
• Create bid packages and scopes for contractors and vendors.
• Interact with contractors throughout the bid and selection process.
• Interact with contractors throughout all phases of project construction and commissioning.
• Hands-on field management with full responsibility of capital and maintenance projects.
• Interact with maintenance and operations during concept, design, construction and completion of capital projects for smooth turnover to both departments.
• Meet deadlines set by sales and operations.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
• Follow all Tallgrass Policies and Procedures.
• Perform all job duties focusing in on Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Provide leadership and direction to project team that may be comprised of internal and external service providers including but not limited to Project Engineers, Planning Engineers, Operation Engineers and Environmental Engineers to ensure project success.
• Create and direct the controls for assigned projects.
• Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and following project completion to assure compliance with the policies of Corporate, Federal, State and other governing bodies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate project proposals, descriptions and status to upper management, governmental agencies and/or the public.
• Provide accurate monthly project cash flow forecasts and accruals.
• Manage projects in a manner that assures safety, reliability, environmental and human impacts are mitigated while meeting the project goals (including but not limited to:  Schedule, Budget, Safety and Overall Quality).
• Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes.
• Travel is required and anticipated as 5-10% across a broad geographic region.
• Effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and operational projects concurrently to meet customer’s needs and expectations.
• Organize projects in the Company’s financial control system, review and manage expenditures and commitments, and prepare monthly cost control reports.
• Assist Business Development and Operations by preparing project scopes, cost estimates, and execution plans for new and expansion projects.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering is required.
• Course of study in the discipline of Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ direct work experience in engineering or project management of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline or facility projects including high-pressure gas and liquid transmission, metering, compression, pump station, storage, truck loading terminals, gathering, treating, and processing.
• Must have full complement of project management skills including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting.
• Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed.
• Must possess basic understanding of midstream and downstream projects.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leaders and to internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary).
• Must possess 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 as it pertains to project justification.
• Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer relationship (subordinate/manager).
• Solid leadership, communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage projects(s) that will 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.
• Familiarity with DOT, NEC, ASME, API, and ASTM and other specifications, standards, and recommended practices typical in the natural gas or hazardous liquid transportation industry.
• Proficient in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to deal effectively with people and resolve conflicts and problems.
• Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills to manage, lead, and direct Tallgrass and third party personnel.
• Able to analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to accept direction and work effectively & cooperatively with others.
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees. 
• Must be goal-orientated, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must be a problem-solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• 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.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; 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 up to 50 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.  The employee is required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Compensation 185-210k.
• 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.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.

Working Conditions:

• The majority of the typical work day is spent in an office environment, though this may change, depending upon the location assignment.  For work performed out of doors, weather conditions vary and can be extreme, depending upon location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes which are primarily influenced by geographic location.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow workers and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Overtime may be required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.
• Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Technical work direction and oversight of staff and contractors. 

  PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  A

  Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Five (5) years of specific experience in Engineering and designing pipelines and compressor stations for mainline natural gas and hazardous liquid transmission service.
• Registered professional engineer.
• Training in project management techniques including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control systems, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting is a plus.

• Knowledge of pipeline operations.  

  Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.