Manager-Construction

To support and lead pipeline/facilities construction for Tallgrass Capital Projects. This position reports to the Director of Construction Capital Projects and supports the Project Teams during project activities from FEED to commissioning. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with planning and implementing the construction for all Capital Facilities and Pipeline Projects.  Supports project strategy and ensures compliance with the construction management program.
• Assists with planning overall direction and strategic initiatives relative to construction planning and execution for assigned Capital Projects.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Promotes the commitment to provide a safe workplace that strives for an incident and injury-free environment where everyone goes home safe every day. Ensures construction safety program including Site-Specific Safety Planning is proactively communicated and consistently enforced on all projects.
• Leads from the front and by example.  Consistently promotes Tallgrass Safety and Culture. 
• Manages and directs project construction leads and ensures all projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to pre-established specifications.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Proven track record of construction management and successful project completion
• Generally, manage work through others with input from management.
• Participative management style with a cooperative team approach. 
• Proven leadership skills in multi-cultural/national environments.
• Regularly updates project team as to construction progress and makes recommendations to improve process.
• Mentor and assist contract construction managers and inspection staff to Tallgrass Construction standards, O&M’s, required documentation, and EHS procedures.
• Identify shortcomings of inspection staff and train accordingly.
• Schedule and manage inspection activities and personnel with input from management.
• Manage conflict and expectations of personnel.
• Create and implement Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and audit inspectors and construction managers to the ITP’s.
• Create and implement project QA program including vendor surveillance.
• Assist in preparing bid packages, including scope of work, budget forecasting, risk analysis, contractor needs, qualifications, etc.
• Work with Project Managers and business development teams to develop execution plans and estimates for inspection.
• Monitor and be accountable for project inspection forecast.
• Provide technical assistance in monitoring inspection and repair activities, including construction, non-destructive examination, welding and coatings.
• Frequent project work sites to evaluate progress, safety and quality.
• Lead and manage NCR(Non-Conformance Reporting) process for assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements:

• 20+ years of Construction Leadership experience managing multiple projects
• Knowledge and experience in the operation of pipelines, measurement, pump stations, compression, and all related equipment.
• Experience dealing with multi-discipline teams and contractors in various locations on complex projects with critical and aggressive schedules. 
• Must have technical abilities in reading construction plans, Isometric drawings and P&ID’s. 
• Familiarity with PHMSA requirements, NACE, ASME and API specifications, standards, and recommended practices. 
• Experience with multiple disciplines such as civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, and welding.
• Experience with NDE and knowledge of different processes

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

 Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build relationships with internal groups, customers, contractors, the public, and landowners.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and other software applications.
• Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). 
• Understand and implement Tallgrass policies.

 Physical Demands:

All 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 the 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; ability to lift a up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.