Coordinator-Construction Operations

Tallgrass; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking an experienced construction operations professional to effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and maintenance projects, including pipeline relocation. The role supports supervision and management of major pipeline construction projects and emergency responses.

You will coordinate with regional maintenance staff, ensure adherence to DOT/OSHA and industry standards, lead diverse teams, and drive project scoping, cost control, and permitting to meet customer

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Five years of direct work experience in natural gas industry project management or construction may substitute for a degree.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, NEC, API, and ASTM standards in natural gas or hazardous liquid transport.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contractors.
• Plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with regional maintenance staff and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or certificate in engineering

Experience substitute for degree

Tools

CADD

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and operational construction and maintenance projects to meet customer needs and expectations. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the supervision and management of major pipeline construction projects, as well as the construction and installation of pipeline relocation projects. Additionally, this position will work with and assist the regional maintenance staff, as needed, with projects and emergency responses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree or certificate from an accredited institution in Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ direct work experience in natural gas industry related project management or construction may be considered as a substitute for a degree/certification.

EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of five (5) years’ direct work experience in construction 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 cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting.
• Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which work is being performed.
• Must possess a general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the pipeline business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers.
• Must possess basic understanding of midstream and downstream projects.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to present ideas, proposals and results to Operations Management and to internal and external customers.
• 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.
• Must be familiar with different construction techniques, including welding procedures.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• 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

• See projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary).
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Generate field drawings and diagrams for project considerations and modifications.
• Analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must be a problem-solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be goal-orientated, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to deal effectively with people and resolve conflicts and problems.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take directions from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
  May be filled as a Sr. Coordinator-Construction Operations.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout 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; lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel is required and anticipated as 40-50% across a geographic region.
• For work performed out-of-doors, weather conditions vary and can be extreme, depending upon location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes which are primarily influenced by geographic location.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow workers and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Yes, oversee and manage contractors.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Training in project management software (CADD) and techniques including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control systems, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting is a plus.
• Knowledge of natural gas and oil pipeline, plant and pump station operations.
• Experience with FERC pipeline projects.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.