Coordinator-Construction Operations

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform activities necessary to manage the development and execution of a broad

range of natural gas, oil and civil projects; including but not limited to: high

pressure gas and liquid transmission pipeline, metering, compression, pumps,

storage, gathering, treating, and processing.

• Manage projects in a manner that assures safety and reliability while ensuring

environmental and human impacts are mitigated while meeting the project goals

(including, but not limited to: Schedule, Budget, Safety and Overall Quality).

• Provide leadership including project planning, scheduling, and prioritization of tasks

in addition to cost control, and coordination with Operations to monitor project

progress.

• Assist Operations in the preparation of project scopes, cost estimates, bidding,

budgeting, and execution plans for new and existing capital and maintenance

projects.

• Assist Commercial in the preparation of project scopes, cost estimates, bidding,

budgeting, and execution plans for new and existing capital and maintenance

projects.

• Oversee and manage contractors and construction inspectors to ensure projects and

schedules are met safely, reliably, and within budget.

• Coordinate the bidding process with contractors and vendors to ensure competitive

and effective costing.

• Interact with contractors throughout the bid and selection process, as well as

throughout all phases of project construction and commissioning.

• Perform all job duties in compliance with Company standards and procedures, and

Federal, State and Local requirements.

• Provide and/or complete the appropriate level of project documentation during the

project and following project completion to ensure compliance with the policies of

Corporate, Federal, State and other governing bodies.

• Complete work assignments with little supervision to meet required deadlines.
• Assist with large projects and be able to manage and direct smaller projects.
• Ensure the training of construction inspectors and contractors to Tallgrass

specifications, procedures and safety requirements.

• As needed, review and update training for construction inspectors and contractors.
• Make recommendations to terminate any inspectors or contractors who do not

adhere to Tallgrass policies and procedures, as well as interview and make

recommendations to hire new contractors and/or inspectors.

• Travel on a regular basis to ensure projects are progressing as scheduled.
• Regularly update local management in regard to the progress of projects, potential

problems and/or other concerns.

• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills

and listen carefully.

• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of

performance.

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and

employees, and the general public.

• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 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.

• 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:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• 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.