Project Manager- Power Generation Construction; Family

Project Manager
- New Power Generation Construction (Job Family)"

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 ~$10M to over $500M in total spend. This team performs large and or complex projects or engineering studies for NIPSCO which includes projects supporting electric generation, electric transmission, environmental remediation, and other scopes of work of larger size or with higher complexity.

Projects are typically first of their kind for NIPSCO and almost always multi-year. The Project Manager requires proactive leadership to integrate and collaborate with both internal and external project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Essential Functions

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• Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and change management to measure progress against plans and identify when corrective actions are needed
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• Safe/efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards
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• Collaboration between project managers, project specialists, and contract construction inspectors
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• Provides construction support for all internal/external customers
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• Completes construction projects which meet customer expectations and budget requirements
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• Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
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• Timely and accurate invoice payments
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• Effective team relationships throughout field and State staff functions
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• 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
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• Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to capital spends and projected spends, project status updates, inspector schedules, and land services requirements
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Required Qualifications For Position

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• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study or equivalent experience (total 9 years of experience)
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• 4-6 years 5+ years' experience managing construction related projects
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• 4-6 years 3+ years' experience working with pipeline construction contractors
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• 4-6 years 3+ years' experience working with project budgets
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• Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response.
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• Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
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• Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
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• Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e. WMS, etc.
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• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
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Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

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

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• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
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As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

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…