CCS Project Director: Well Delivery & Subsurface

Tallgrass; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tallgrass seeks a Project Director to lead the CCS well delivery and subsurface execution portfolio in Colorado. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept through operations, directing a team of engineers and drilling professionals to achieve safety, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory goals.

The role requires strategic governance, on-site oversight, and strong collaboration with regulators and clients to drive project success in a dynamic energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, or Construction Management.
• 10 years of progressive capital project and project management experience in energy.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and project management teams.
• CCUS/CCS project experience.
• Knowledge of PHMSA, EPA Class VI regulations and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCS well delivery and subsurface execution team.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with regulators, customers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee on-site drilling operations and real-time monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting / financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Tallgrass seeks a Project Director to lead the CCS well delivery and subsurface execution portfolio in Colorado. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept through operations, directing a team of engineers and drilling professionals to achieve safety, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory goals.

The role requires strategic governance, on-site oversight, and strong collaboration with regulators and clients to drive project success in a dynamic energy landscape.