SVP ILS (Power)

Support the planning, development and execution of the Company’s Integrated Logistics Solutions (“ILS”) at an Executive level.  Provide executive level leadership to the various development, commercial and execution teams to evaluate the various opportunities, strategies, development and execution of potential power plant developments across the United States and in close coordination with the Company Commercial team for site optimization and selection. EPC projects to meet company objectives.   

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a culture of safety in project development and execution across all internal and external resources involved for safe and successful development and completion of projects.
• Work closely with the Commercial development teams to support growth initiatives with appropriate level of design, schedule, and cost indications to allow progress toward decisions of feasibility and economic viability.
• Promote open and continuous communication between various commercial, other internal and external teams, customers, departments, and personnel.
• Set expectations for a culture of teamwork and collaboration which results in success of projects to meet company goals.
• Support the building, develop, and management of a strong, diverse project execution team capable of carrying out project initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with commercial and operational stakeholders, anticipating their needs and providing support to them as requested to understand and visualize the potential developments and their long term execution and operational possibilities.
• Comply with, ensure, predict and plan for all levels of regulations - local, State, Federal, tribal, and other on all aspects of the project.
• Foster the company culture of compliance and safety through frequent discussions and clear communication of accountability and establishment into any project plans.
• Ensure appropriate discretion is embraced by project teams during commercially sensitive efforts and time frames.
• Regularly provide feedback to upper management regarding the project development and performance.
• Report to Executive Management on current performance and realistic future projections regarding progress and financial data as well as issues impacting performance; bring solution-oriented analysis, alternatives, and recommendations.
• Keep abreast of industry activities, technologies and trends ensuring that members of Executive Management are informed of developments having an impact on current and future project success in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior, mid and senior-level Project Managers and prepare them to manage larger and more complex projects and to assume future leadership roles within our organization.
• Support efforts to develop and improve personnel and their performance, organizational processes, standards, and procedures. 
• Continually evaluate and modify project execution procedures and best practices to ensure successful planning, design, and execution.
• Effectively support the transition of projects from execution phase to operations.
• Provide expertise in the areas of project execution, third party resources, execution optimization related to cost efficiency and speed to market.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with quality standards are met during design, engineering, and execution of projects.
• Oversee and provide guidance to the project execution team related to scope, bid packages and contractual structures to be deployed with contractors and vendors.
• Support Project Manager interactions with contractors throughout all phases of project construction and commissioning as needed.
• Regularly review and approve the work products of the project managers assigned, including estimates, scopes of work, contracts, accruals, and forecasts.
• Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline. 
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks. 
• 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.
• Support the negotiation of EPC contracts in coordination with legal and the project team to meet project deadlines and scope delivery. 
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Minimum requirements:

 Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Project Management, legal profession or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an execution organization.
• Proven ability to drive positive changes with continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of successful, innovative leadership and delivery of performance results in complex operations, maintenance, or engineering activities.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years’ direct work experience in engineering, legal, or project management of power plants and related facilities.
• Must have full complement of project management skills including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, 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 development work is being performed.
• Must possess basic understanding of power plant 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 business segment leaders and to internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary).
• Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the Pipeline business segment, associated business units and internal and external customers.
• Understanding of basic economic analysis as it pertains to project justification.
• 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 FERC, DOT, NEC, ASME, API, and ASTM and other specifications, standards, and recommended practices typical in the natural gas or hazardous liquid transportation industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing large departmental and development project budgets. 
• 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:

• 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 from others, work effectively and 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 communications 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 skill sets of the successful candidate. 

Physical Demands:

All of 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 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 25 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 25 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:

• Frequent overtime may be required. 
• Typical workday is spent in an office or field environment.  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:

• No

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, planning, legal or a related field.
• 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.
• Knowledge of power plants, related facilities and design, development, execution and operations of power facilities.

Other responsibilities:

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