Primary purpose:
The Project Assurance Analyst evaluates Operational Readiness and supports project assurance across a portfolio of projects to enable safe, consistent, and high-quality transitions from project delivery into sustained operations. The position analyzes readiness evidence, assesses Operations alignment with the Project Management Process (PMP), identifies risks and gaps, and provides actionable reporting to leadership. The Analyst partners with Operations, Engineering, and Project teams to validate readiness status and support resolution of outstanding requirements.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Evaluate Operational Readiness plans, schedules, and deliverables against established requirements and acceptance criteria before key transitions, including commissioning, start-up, handover, and in-service.
- Review readiness evidence and Go/No-Go documentation packages for completeness, consistency, and traceability; obtain validation of specialized technical requirements from accountable subject matter experts.
- Assess Operations participation in PMP checkpoints, reviews, and sign-offs; identify missing documentation, incomplete requirements, and unresolved exceptions.
- Develop and maintain readiness dashboards, milestone trackers, and portfolio reports; validate reported status and analyze trends, action aging, and recurring gaps.
- Identify and assess readiness risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; track mitigation actions and escalate critical or overdue items through established channels.
- Facilitate cross-functional readiness reviews, prepare supporting materials, document findings and decisions, and follow up with accountable owners to verify action closure.
- Analyze lessons learned and recommend improvements to readiness tools, templates, reporting measures, and review practices while maintaining organized assessment records.
- Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism to communicate findings, resolve gaps, and support alignment across Operations, Engineering, and Project teams.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance, with a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
- Experience supporting projects or operations in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze project information, identify gaps and trends, and communicate actionable findings.
- Experience reviewing deliverables and supporting documentation against established requirements.
- Experience maintaining schedules, trackers, action logs, and status reports across multiple concurrent priorities.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with SharePoint or similar document management tools.
- Working knowledge of project milestones, risk and issue tracking, document control, and action management.
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 work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distinguish supporting evidence from assumptions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records.
- Ability to translate technical and project information into clear findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
- Ability to constructively challenge incomplete or inconsistent information and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently within established methods and authority and maintain reliable follow-through.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for 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, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 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 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- Work may occur in office, construction, and operating industrial environments.
- Travel may be required to support project reviews and meet with internal stakeholders, up to 25%.
- Will work nontraditional hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and nonworking hours.
- Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and before employment, subject to applicable law.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience with stage-gate governance, commissioning and start-up readiness, turnover processes, or structured project management frameworks.
- Experience developing dashboards, performance measures, and portfolio-level reports for leadership.
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and business intelligence tools.
- Experience conducting assurance reviews, evaluating readiness evidence, or tracking corrective actions.
- Experience in construction, industrial, energy, or manufacturing environments.
Compensation:
- The annual salary range for this position will be $96,800-$145,200/yr.
Other Responsibilities:
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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