PM-Major Projects (Job Family)

NiSource•Joliet, IL

About The Position

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.

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