Project Manager
Essential Functions
Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
Employs project integration processes to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and effectively transient the project to the customer and ensure project objective accomplishment
Applies expanding interpersonal skills to lead, manage, and direct the project management team and project stakeholders.
Employs quality management processes to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and ensures customer satisfaction.
Employs risk management processes to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and delivers project objectives
Employs procurement management proficiencies and processes to effectively transfer product and project risk (threats) and exploit, enhance, and share product opportunities to third parties at a fair and equitable price to establish and deliver objective value to both buyer and seller as a result of the project.
Employs cost management proficiencies to effectively estimate, budget, and control costs within project objective (success) parameters for the project
Employs schedule management proficiencies to effectively plan, schedule, and deliver the project within the designated project time objective (success) parameters for the project
Employs the NiSource risk management utility to the development and management of projects, human resources, and stakeholders
Applies and integrates proficiency in NiSource human resource processes and skills to optimize coordination of the project management team performance and ensures optimum coordination is achieved given existing human resource policies and procedures. Uses effective human resource tools and techniques to motivate and drive contractor performance
Effectively engages project stakeholders; employs effective strategies in dealing with negative stakeholders and integrate the project objectives with the composite of individual project stakeholder requirements and expectations.
Applies proficiency in effective communication management to manage and control project stakeholders
Applies proficiency in project governance and utilize effective communication and objective management to ensure that the project's safety and environmental objectives are realized.
The Project Manager will manage the project in accordance with industry best practices, the NiSource Organizational Process Assets, the Project Management Guidelines and Standards
Managing advanced assignments including but not limited to : Projects involving installation of plastic main and services Requalification projects Requalification projects Steel pipeline work Regulator Stations (POD / GMB) Projects for Bid
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications For Position
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field plus 3 years technical experience.
3+ years' experience working with project budgets
Knowledge base in project management methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software; increasing personal maturity in project management.
Expanded comprehension in project management guidelines, standard, processes, and job aids
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
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 team work
Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes
Proficient knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the design, construction, maintenance and repair of gas facilities, inclusive of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of capital budgets and working knowledge of O&M budgets
Valid Driver's License
Position requires administrative and field-based duties.
Position will require travel.
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
Working knowledge of operations support systems.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Workplace Connection
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 the unique lived experiences within your Team / Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents 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, 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.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320
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.
E-Verify
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Salary Range
Project Manager Construction • Columbus, OH, US