Manager-Construction

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a Manager-Construction (Finance) to lead field safety culture and manage capital construction projects for oil and gas facilities, compressor stations, and pipelines. The role oversees field teams, contractor performance, and turnover, ensuring project alignment with schedule, budget, and quality.

The ideal candidate brings extensive construction leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders across engineering, operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of Construction Leadership experience.
• 7+ years of experience across multiple projects.
• PMP or CCM certification preferred.
• Experience with natural gas pipelines, compressor & pump stations, processing facilities, Brownfield Execution.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, Turnover, QA/QC, and Construction scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead field safety culture and ensure contractor compliance.
• Direct daily construction inspection across multiple project teams; coordinate vendor work.
• Monitor schedule and contractor performance; manage field changes and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, environmental and regulatory personnel; support procurement.
• Interface with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and drive on-time completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contractor management

Project coordination

MS Office

Math skills

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Manager-Construction (Finance)

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading the safe and successful execution of capital construction projects, with a focus on oil and gas facilities, pump stations, compressor stations, and related infrastructure. This role ensures constructability in project development, oversees construction execution through mechanical completion and turnover, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, project requirements, schedule, budget, and up to quality expectations.

This position provides field leadership to 3 rd party company representatives across multiple active projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating daily construction activities, managing contractor performance, supporting quality assurance and commissioning efforts, and driving accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and execution outcomes. This role also serves as a key communication link between engineering, operations, project management, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with extensive oil and gas facility experience, a strong safety-first mindset, and the ability to manage multiple contractors and projects simultaneously. Success in this role requires excellent communication, strong field leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders while driving projects to successful completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field experience preferred.
• 15+ years of Construction Leadership experience.
• 7+ years of experience working with multiple projects.
• PMP or CCM certification preferred.
• Experience with natural gas pipelines
  • Compressor & Pump stations.
  • Processing facilities.
  • Brownfield Execution.
• Strong understanding of
  • Mechanical Completion
  • Commissioning
  • Turnover
  • QA/QC
  • Construction scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• API, ASME, or welding inspection knowledge
• Knowledge of B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API, and OSHA requirements
• Experience with owner-side project execution
• Knowledge of commissioning activities

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong team leadership skills and ability to manage crews at multiple locations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build relationships with internal groups, customers, contractors, the public, and landowners.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and other software applications.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).

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

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the 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; ability to lift a up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Required some out-of-town nights and weekend travel, as needed.
• Occasionally required to travel significant distances by vehicle.
• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Living environs may be negotiable and will be relevant to the work location.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

Other responsibilities:

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Lead field safety culture by living Tallgrass Safety Culture.
• Ensure contractor compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Conduct routine field audits.

Construction Management

• Direct daily construction inspection activities across multiple project teams as required.
• Coordinate vendor work.
• Remove execution barriers.
• Monitor productivity via schedule reviews and field productivity audits.
• Verify manpower adequacy.
• Manage field changes.
• Ensure work follows drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical completion.

Schedule Management

• Monitor project schedule.
• Identify critical path risks.
• Track contractor performance.
• Report schedule status to project leadership.

Quality

• Ensure inspection and test plans are followed via audits."
• Monitor weld quality.
• Review turnover documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and Tallgrass specifications.
• Verify completion of check sheets utilizing commissioning.
• Manage punch lists.

Contractor Management

• Hold contractors accountable for scope, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review staffing plans.
• Participate in progress meetings.
• Resolve field conflicts.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with Engineering.
• Coordinate with Operations.
• Interface with environmental and regulatory personnel.
• Support procurement and material management.

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership presence.
• Excellent communication.
• High accountability.
• Schedule-driven mindset.
• Conflict resolution.
• Decisive decision-making.
• Contractor management.
• Negotiation.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Someone who has successfully managed:
• $25M-$250M+ industrial capital projects.
• Multiple subcontractors simultaneously.
• Mechanical completion and turnover.
• Pipeline and compressor station construction.
• Owner-side construction execution.
• Fast-paced, schedule-critical projects.

ABOUT US

Tallgrass was named one of the 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.

• 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

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.