Tallgrass

Project Manager (Power Transmission #3286)

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

Primary Purpose

Provides leadership, direction, and effective project management to ensure project completion in accordance with contractual obligations. Defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Plans, organizes, manages, and controls projects with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements with an adherence to Federal Regulations and company standards. Potential projects will include greenfield transmission lines and substations, as well as transmission line rebuilds, substation expansions, and other system upgrades.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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Manage and lead transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management

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Develop an overall Project Execution Plan with key stakeholders to ensure completion of the Project on time and on budget.

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Engage with Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls Management, and Supply Chain Management key partners to ensure that the Project is fully integrated into the budget and schedule for the project.

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Create a collaborative relationship within multi-offices and multi-cultural environments to meet project goals.

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Review and assess performance against the project’s schedule, and handling changes to mitigate impact to the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.

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Direct internal and external resources to produce delivery on schedule and on budget, monitoring progress and performance.

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Empower the project team to meet critical goals.

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Lead and participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.

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Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.

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Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.

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Oversee the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

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Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.

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Effectively prioritize workload between several projects.

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Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

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Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct in all work activity and company matters of every kind.

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Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening.

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Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

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Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

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Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Education Minimum requirements :

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

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20+ years of experience designing and validating large scale facility design for power generation and electrical designs.

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Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

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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

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Strong knowledge of electric transmission systems, including design, construction, and maintenance of transmission lines and substation infrastructure

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Proficiency in engineering skills and principles

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Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts.

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In depth knowledge of applicable standards, including but not limited to, ANSI/IEEE, IEC, NFPA and National Electric Code (NEC).

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Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including team members, project management, commercial, 3rd party EPC firms and other internal/external customers.

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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.

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Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

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Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

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Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

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Industry competitive pay

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Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

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Infertility Coverage

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Parental Leave

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401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

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Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

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Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

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Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

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Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

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Identity theft protection

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Annual discretionary bonus

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Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

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Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

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Company vehicle (if applicable)

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Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

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Networking and employee engagement events

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Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms

: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement:

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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