Project Manager-CCS

Job Title

Provide engineering technical development, oversight, project execution and project management responsibilities in support of Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.

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.

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.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments and manage competing priorities.

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:

• 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,…