Project Manager- Power Generation Construction; Family

Job Summary

Project Manager is accountable for all aspects of project life cycle management, including accurate budgeting and forecasting, combined with effective planning and execution for designated projects within the Generation Major Projects organization. Projects managed by this organization typically range from approximately $10M to over $500M in total spend. This team performs large and/or complex projects or engineering studies for NIPSCO which include projects supporting electric generation, electric transmission, environmental remediation, and other scopes of work of larger size or higher complexity.

The Project Manager requires proactive leadership to integrate and collaborate with both internal and external project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and change management to measure progress against plans and identify when corrective actions are needed
• Safe/efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards
• Collaboration between project managers, project specialists, and contract construction inspectors
• Provides construction support for all internal/external customers
• Completes construction projects which meet customer expectations and budget requirements
• Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
• Timely and accurate invoice payments
• Effective team relationships throughout field and State staff functions
• Project success is based on the ability to complete all projects in a safe, reliable manner, within 5% of the cost estimate, on time and with no significant regulatory notices, violations, or citations
• Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to capital spends and projected spends, project status updates, inspector schedules, and land services requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study or equivalent experience (total 9 years of experience)
• 4-6 years or 5+ years’ experience managing construction related projects
• 4-6 years or 3+ years’ experience working with pipeline construction contractors
• 4-6 years or 3+ years’ experience working with project budgets
• Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
• Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
• Working knowledge of operations support systems, e.g., WMS
• Driver License, valid and in state upon hire

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI Upon Hire

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners. Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment. NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group…