Construction Coordinator

NiSource•Saint Clairsville, OH

13d•$43 - $51

About The Position

Supports the construction activities associated with new natural gas system installation or replacement projects. Coordinates with customers, contractors, communications, vendors, construction leadership, welders, engineering, field operations and integration center to ensure customer focused safe and cost-effective construction. Key Results: • Completed construction projects with well documented high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices and standards • Customer satisfaction that reflects a positive Company image • Positive relationships with external municipalities and local authorities • Timely and accurate record keeping related to billing, project scope changes, mapping and other field records

Requirements

High School Diploma
3 years mainline / service line experience
Ability to work safely on construction work sites
Ability to learn distribution operations policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state and local codes/regulations
Ability to learn metering/pipefitting
Working knowledge of and experience using a computer
Self-motivated with the ability to work with little direct supervision and make sound, independent decisions
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize, including attention to detail to generate accurate and timely daily-progress records and as-built project sketches
Ability to communicate clearly both writing and speech
Ability to learn how to interpret construction drawings and operations maps
Must be willing and able to accept shift. On-call, emergency response, emergency assignments and work overtime.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business unit boundaries (e.g. field operations, technical operations, Integration center), as well as build rapport with contractors and customers
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Must live within 30 minutes of Ohio Valley Operating Area

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in natural gas construction operations
Prior experience working on construction sites maintaining field records
WMS experience in executing design capital job orders, progress reports and job inquirie
Prior experience in overseeing the installation of pipelines as designed,
Prior experience executing engineering designed tie-in plans.
Construction inspection experience
Experience working with pipeline contactors

Responsibilities

Manages efficient, safe and quality construction on mainline installation and replacement, serviceline work, meter move-outs, house piping and service line replacement
Observe contractor adherence to construction plan related to customer notification, permit changes, documented tie-in plans, documented test records, uprate plans and contractor qualifications, certifications, and ensures proper documentation
Conduct constructability reviews.
Notifies governmental agencies, other utilities and customers of construction schedule.
Creates and maintains valued relationships with government entities, industry associates, company affiliates and contractors
Works across geographic boundaries whenever necessary
Assists with reviewing and processing invoices for subcontractors and vendors not paid through WMS
Records construction practices used during installation (i.e. directional boring logs, sewer lateral inspections, customer service installation method, x-ray records, etc.)
Monitors and orders, when necessary, materials needed and used on the job. Coordinates weekly job site deliveries from 3rd party vendor to contractor. Communicates delivery issues and monitors lost, damaged and excess materials
Coordinates need for welder, stopple crew, directional bore crew, service technicians, etc. with the Integration Center
Partners with engineers and engineering technicians to develop capital job order scope changes and cost estimate revisions. Assists in capital job order completion reports
Effectively uses technology, tools and planning techniques to track and communicate project status
Other duties as assigned