Project Manager-CCS

Job Title Provide engineering technical development, oversight, project execution and project management responsibilities in support of Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects. Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of post-combustion carbon capture projects across power generation and process facilities. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations. Manage relationships with clients, technology providers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project outcomes. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee contract management, change control, and procurement activities related to carbon capture projects. Provide regular project status updates and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned to optimize future project delivery. Mentor and develop project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Qualifications Minimum requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Experience/Specific Knowledge: 15-20 years of progressive project management experience specifically in post-combustion carbon capture projects within power generation and/or industrial process sectors. Deep technical knowledge of post-combustion carbon capture technologies, including solvent-based systems, process integration, and emissions control. Proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera). Relevant project management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) is highly desirable. Familiarity with environmental regulations, permitting processes, and sustainability initiatives related to carbon capture. Competencies, Skills & Abilities: Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer relationship (subordinate/manager). The ability to understand and communicate both existing and real-world data to multidisciplinary teams. Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed. Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes. Must be able to deal effectively with people and resolve conflicts and problems. Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills to manage, lead, and direct Tallgrass and third-party personnel. Able to analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations. Ability to accept direction and work effectively & cooperatively with others. Must possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees. Must be goal-orientated, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be a problem-solver with the ability to find resolutions. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job. Must be able to work with a team, take direction 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 skillsets of the successful candidate. Physical Demands: 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. Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. 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 is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Must be able to work in confined spaces. 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. Overtime may be required and is anticipated. Working Conditions: Travel is required and anticipated as 50% across a broad geographic region. The majority of the typical workday is spent in an office environment, though this may change, depending upon the location assignment. 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. Overtime may be required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies. 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 a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. Supervisory Responsibility: Technical work direction and oversight of staff and contractors Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities: Registered professional engineer. Training in project management software 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. Experience managing the planning and execution of drilling projects, the development of oil and gas fields, and the analysis of reserves. 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. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position will be $170,000-$200,000/yr.

Created: 2026-03-04