Lead Carbon Capture Project Manager

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a senior project manager to lead post-combustion carbon capture initiatives across power and industrial facilities. You will guide projects from concept through construction and operations, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning to achieve business objectives.

The role requires 15–20 years of PM experience in CCS with deep technical knowledge, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Project and Primavera; PMP/PgMP

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive PM experience in post-combustion carbon capture projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of CCS technologies and process integration.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with PM tools; PMP/PgMP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of post-combustion CCS projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans: scope, schedule, budget, resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Manage client, vendor, regulator, and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure EH&S and quality standards throughout lifecycle.
• Oversee contract management, change control, and procurement activities.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.
• Mentor and develop project team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tallgrass is seeking a senior project manager to lead post-combustion carbon capture initiatives across power and industrial facilities. You will guide projects from concept through construction and operations, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning to achieve business objectives.

The role requires 15–20 years of PM experience in CCS with deep technical knowledge, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Project and Primavera; PMP/PgMP