Construction Project Manager - Electric

NiSource; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join their team. This role involves overseeing electric distribution and transmission projects, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards while being completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will work closely with construction management and various stakeholders to enhance project management efficiency and customer satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's operations and contribute to a safe and reliable electric service. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in managing construction projects essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, budgeting, and scheduling of projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Tools

Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Scheduling Software

Microsoft Excel

Power Point Presentations

Job description

This position can be filled as the 3 levels below based on candidate's work experience and education:

• Assistant Project Manager

• Project Manager

• Sr. Project Manager

Summary

Working closely with Construction Management, the Project Manager ensures adherence to standards to deliver safe and reliable electric service efficiently and economically. Collaboration and strategic coordination with counterparts across NiSource companies and the industry are integral to achieving cost-effective project management that enhances the overall customer experience. The Project Manager oversees the planning, estimation, permitting, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, material procurement, land agreements, engineering services, and facilitates the preparation of electric distribution and transmission projects for the bidding process. Additionally, they play a key role in assisting with contractor selection, monitoring field construction, overseeing in-service facilitation, and managing project close-out. The Project Manager maintains open communication, both written and verbal, with peers and leadership, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and drives change management to measure progress against plans and identifies when corrective actions are needed
2. Works with Construction Management to provide safe, efficient, quality construction that complies with policies, practices, procedures and standards
3. Collaboration between project managers, construction management, engineers, environmental, supply chain, and other project stakeholders, holding them accountable
4. Completes construction projects that exceed customer expectations and meet all established project requirements
5. Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
6. Understanding and management of project contracts
7. Ensures timely and accurate schedule updates and invoicing
8. Effective team relationships throughout field and office
9. Project success is based on the ability to complete all projects in a safe, reliable, efficient manner, within the authorized budget, on time and with no significant environmental/regulatory notices, violations, or citations
10. Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to baselined schedule/milestones, forecasted/approved spends, project status updates, material management, and land services requirements
11. Constant monitoring and evaluation of project risks

Job Title: Assistant PM Major Projects

Pay Grade: $77,400.00 - $116,200.00 Annual

Job Code: 106425

Required Qualifications for Position

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Technical plus 2 years technical experience or 5 years project/architectural engineering/technical experience or existing Construction Manager (CM), or Project Engineer 2 (PE2) or Senior Project Developer
2. Expand the project management knowledge base in project management methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software, increasing personal maturity in project management (Level 3 maturity)
3. Expanded comprehension in project management guidelines, standard, processes, and job aids
4. Expanded proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) utilization and integration; scheduling software, risk management software, cost management software, and performance metrics (and dashboards) and tool integration of project controls information
5. Applies an increasing proficiency in leadership, management, organizational theory, personal, people skills in a "situational leadership" application. Manages project stakeholders using cognitive ability, personal effectiveness, innovation, value-based decision-making, integrated communication (soft and hard skills); conflict resolution, and teamwork
6. Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions
7. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
8. Must be able to work in areas of high noise, dust, extreme temperatures, confined spaces, and chemical hazards
9. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
10. Position may require up to 50% travel

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; experience in large industrial Capital Project environments.

Job Title: Project Manager

Pay Range: $91,000.00 - $136,600.00 Annual

Job Code: 107873

Required Qualifications for Position

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study
2. 5+ years’ experience managing construction related projects
3. 3+ years’ experience working with pipeline construction contractors
4. 3+ years’ experience working with project budgets
5. Valid Driver’s License
6. Travel Percentage: 30 - 40%

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

1. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
2. Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response
3. Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
4. Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
5. Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e. WMS, etc.

Job Title: Sr Project Manager

Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $160,500.00 Annual

Job Code: 106426

Required Qualifications for Position

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Technical plus 6 years technical experience or 9 years project/architectural-engineering/technical experience or Project Manager plus 2 years’ experience as a PM
2. Expand the project management knowledge base in project management methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software; increasing personal maturity in project management (Level 3 maturity)
3. Expanded comprehension in project management guidelines, standard, processes, and job aids
4. Expanded proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) utilization and integration; scheduling software, risk management software, cost management software, and performance metrics (and dashboards) and tool integration of project controls information
5. Applies an increasing proficiency in leadership, management, organizational theory, personal, interpersonal skills in a "situational leadership" application. Manages project stakeholders using cognitive ability, personal effectiveness, innovation, value based decision-making, integrated communication (soft and hard skills); conflict resolution, and teamwork
6. Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions
7. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
8. Must be able to work in areas of high noise, dust, extreme temperatures, confined spaces and chemical hazards
9. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
10. Position may require up to 50% travel

All successful applicants will be required to pass the PMP PMI Project Management certification within either one year of their hire date or one year after the employee meets the necessary requirements to qualify for the examination.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

1. PMP PMI Project Management Certification; experience in large industrial Capital Project environments

Disclaimer

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

Inclusion & Diversity
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 and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$77,400.00 - $160,500.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-05-07

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-06-07

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

About the company

NiSource Inc. serves 5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands.