Power Generation Construction Project Manager

NiSource Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is seeking a MidLevel Project Manager for New Power Generation Construction in the United States. The role plans, coordinates, and executes gas transmission and distribution capital projects, overseeing lifecycle stages from planning to closeout while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The position requires collaborative work with internal stakeholders, contractors, municipalities, and regulators to deliver safe and cost-effective projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• PMI PMP certification is preferred for this role.
• Minimum 9 years of total experience in related construction projects.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and cost controls is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages planning, estimating, permitting, scheduling, and risk analysis for assigned projects.
• Establishes and maintains project scope, schedule, cost baselines, and change management processes.
• Leads material procurement, engineering services coordination, pipeline interconnects, land agreements, and reimbursements.
• Prepares projects for bidding and supports contractor selection and contract administration.
• Monitors field construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Provides construction support for internal and external customers.
• Manages project budgets, forecasts, capital spend tracking, and invoice approvals.
• Ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and with minimal regulatory issues.
• Coordinates with project controls, inspectors, engineering, land services, and operations to resolve issues.
• Builds relationships with contractors, municipalities, and local authorities.
• Communicates project status, risks, mitigation strategies, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Supports engineering, new business, and sales by developing cost estimates and feasibility input.
• Collaborates across NiSource companies to promote cost-effective project execution.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Construction oversight

Contract administration

Procurement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

PMI PMP certification

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

NiSource is seeking a MidLevel Project Manager for New Power Generation Construction in the United States. The role plans, coordinates, and executes gas transmission and distribution capital projects, overseeing lifecycle stages from planning to closeout while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The position requires collaborative work with internal stakeholders, contractors, municipalities, and regulators to deliver safe and cost-effective projects.