Director, Major Power Projects – New Generation

012 NiSource Corporate Services Co; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource in Valparaiso, Indiana seeks a Director of Major Projects to lead new power generation construction from development through commissioning. You will oversee EPCs, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while reporting to executives.

This role requires proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams on large capital programs. Experience on mega‑projects, regulated utility environments, and complex contracting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant progressive experience leading major capital projects, power infrastructure, generation, utility, industrial, or large complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex capital projects and/or mega projects through multiple phases of the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders, project managers, construction leaders, and/or multidisciplinary project organizations.
• Significant experience managing EPC firms, engineering firms, construction contractors, and other major external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, contracts, change management, and project controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading major capital projects generally $500 million or greater.
• Experience managing significant capital budgets and communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to senior executives.
• Strong commercial and contractual capability, including experience managing contractor performance, contract changes, claims, and negotiations.
• Strong leadership, communication, business judgment, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, successful development and execution of large-scale power infrastructure and generation projects.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and external partners to meet safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets.
• Provide executive-level updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business/Project Management

Experience with major capital projects

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

NiSource in Valparaiso, Indiana seeks a Director of Major Projects to lead new power generation construction from development through commissioning. You will oversee EPCs, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while reporting to executives.

This role requires proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams on large capital programs. Experience on mega‑projects, regulated utility environments, and complex contracting is essential.