Director, Mega Power Projects

NiSource Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Director, Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction in Valparaiso, IN.

This executive leads large-scale power infrastructure initiatives from development through commissioning, partnering with EPCs, OEMs, engineers, and contractors to deliver on time and safely. The role requires extensive experience managing mega projects, strong commercial and contractual skills, and the ability to align safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated leadership of large teams and complex project organizations.
• Strong experience with scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage external partners such as EPC firms, engineering firms, and construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single accountable project executive for assigned major projects from development to turnover and commercial operation.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, controls, and commercial functions.
• Establish and maintain safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk expectations with EPC partners and stakeholders.
• Communicate project status and recommendations to senior executives with clarity and candor.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

EPC/Construction Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Job description

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Director, Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction in Valparaiso, IN.

This executive leads large-scale power infrastructure initiatives from development through commissioning, partnering with EPCs, OEMs, engineers, and contractors to deliver on time and safely. The role requires extensive experience managing mega projects, strong commercial and contractual skills, and the ability to align safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk with business objectives.