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.