Director Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction

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

Job Title: Director, Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction Location: Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Summary The Director, Major Projects serves as the single accountable project executive for assigned major projects and is responsible for leading the safe, successful development and execution of large-scale power infrastructure and generation projects supporting large-load customers and strategic growth initiatives. This role provides leadership across the full project lifecycle, from early project development, scope definition, estimating, engineering, and contracting through construction, commissioning, turnover, and commercial operation. The Director will have responsibility for large, complex capital construction programs and mega projects and will provide leadership and oversight to internal project leaders, engineering partners, contractors, and external stakeholders. The role requires demonstrated experience managing complex project organizations and leading leaders and multidisciplinary teams responsible for engineering, construction, project controls, commercial management, and project delivery. A key focus of this position is the successful management of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms, engineering consultants, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contractors, and other major external partners. The Director will establish clear expectations for safety, schedule, cost, quality, risk, commercial performance, and project execution. Experience delivering combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generation projects or similar large-scale power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial, or utility construction projects is strongly preferred. The Director will collaborate extensively with engineering, project controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, finance, operations, construction, legal, commercial, and customer-facing organizations to ensure projects meet business and customer objectives. This position requires a highly experienced, proactive leader with strong construction, commercial, technical, and project execution capabilities who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with significant capital investment, executive visibility, customer commitments, and schedule requirements.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) projects, including new-build generation, major expansions, or similarly complex power generation projects.
• Experience delivering power infrastructure supporting data centers, large-load customers, advanced manufacturing, or other energy-intensive customers.
• Experience with gas turbine, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), balance-of-plant, electrical infrastructure, transmission/interconnection, commissioning, and startup.
• Experience managing projects delivered through EPC, EPCM, multi-prime, or other complex contracting models.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of one or more $1 billion+ power generation, utility, or heavy industrial capital projects.
• Utility or independent power producer experience.
• Experience working in a regulated utility environment and supporting major capital project regulatory proceedings.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management credential.

Leadership Expectations The successful candidate will be an experienced major-project leader who can operate effectively at both the strategic and execution levels. This individual must be comfortable leading other leaders, challenging EPC partners, making high-value project decisions, managing competing priorities, and communicating complex project issues to executive leadership. The Director will foster a culture of safety, accountability, disciplined execution, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team capable of delivering major infrastructure investments.

As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners. We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

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, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [e-mail] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

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Salary Range*: $160,100.00 - $240,100.00 *The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers.

If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.