Project Manager- New Power Generation Construction (Job Family)

NiSource • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the safe execution of a portion of a single mega project or a portfolio of several smaller projects by adhering to project management guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure programs and projects are delivered on time and within budget. Accountable for project life cycle management, including accurate budgeting and forecasting, combined with effective planning and execution. This position relies on capable, integrated leadership skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with stakeholders, including engineering, project controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, strategy, internal engineering, external engineers, accounting, operations, contractors and more. The Project Manager will be a proactive leader who integrates and collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Highly developed organizational leadership, communication, and technical skills are required. This position will report to an organization that is primarily focused on the execution of new generation projects, but this group also executes other large, complex projects such as synchronous condensers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study or equivalent experience (total 9 years of experience)
• 5+ years’ experience managing construction related projects
• 3+ years’ experience working with pipeline construction contractors
• 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, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
• Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e. WMS, etc.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees