Project Director - Capital Project Execution

Tallgrass
Houston, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

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.

What You Will Do

Manages a single large or mega project or multiple, complex projects/programs with some high-risk elements. Ability to visualize and design new concepts and ideas related to technical/functional projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have 10 Years of experience in Major Projects environment with 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.

Requirements

  • Has led min 3 complete EPC projects, one of them valued greater than $1Bn TIC, and at least one project which involves innovative/complex execution strategies due to location, business objectives, new market developments, or new technologies.
  • Proven track record in the management of basic and detailed engineering activities of very large process plants
  • Proven ability and desire to mentor junior Project Engineering Managers and members of the Engineering and Design team to come together for successful execution of mega projects.
  • Strong organizational, communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to bring a team together to achieve project targets and goals.
  • Good commercial awareness with ability to manage change.
  • Must have 10 Years of experience in Major Projects environment with 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 possess basic understanding of midstream and downstream projects.
  • Must have experience in executing large midstream pipelines, compressor and pump stations, marine export terminal projects.
  • Must have executed at least one Major Capital Project with a TIC of USD 200MM or more.
  • Must have extensive experience in developing Major Projects with a development portfolio of USD 1 Billion
  • Must have very strong analytical skills that are required to develop concepts while working in partnership with Commercial.
  • Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
  • Must have prior experience in leading Project Controls; cost and schedule management tools and successfully implemented them.
  • Must have lead Cost Control management and extensive reporting background to upper management is required.
  • Must have advanced experience in using Primavera for schedule development, tracking, and control purposes.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Industry competitive pay
  • Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Infertility Coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
  • Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
  • Identity theft protection
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Company vehicle (if applicable)
  • Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
  • Networking and employee engagement events
  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
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