Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the safe execution of a portion of a single mega project or a portfolio of several smaller projects by adhering to project management guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure programs and projects are delivered on time and within budget. Accountable for project life cycle management, including accurate budgeting and forecasting, combined with effective planning and execution. This position relies on capable, integrated leadership skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with stakeholders, including engineering, project controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, strategy, internal engineering, external engineers, accounting, operations, contractors and more.

The Project Manager will be a proactive leader who integrates and collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Highly developed organizational leadership, communication, and technical skills are required. This position will report to an organization that is primarily focused on the execution of new generation projects, but this group also executes other large, complex projects such as synchronous condensers.

Essential Functions

• Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and change management to measure progress against plans and identify when corrective actions are needed

• Safe/efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards

• Collaboration between project managers, project specialists, and contract construction inspectors

• Provides construction support for all internal/external customers

• Completes construction projects which meet customer expectations and budget requirements

• Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities

• Timely and accurate invoice payments

• Effective team relationships throughout field and State staff functions

• Project success is based on the ability to complete all projects in a safe, reliable manner, within 5% of the cost estimate, on time and with no significant regulatory notices, violations, or citations

• Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to capital spends and projected spends, project status updates, inspector schedules, and land services requirements

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study or equivalent experience (total 9 years of experience)

• 4-6 years 5+ years’ experience managing construction related projects

• 4-6 years 3+ years’ experience working with pipeline construction contractors

• 4-6 years 3+ years’ experience working with project budgets

• 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, i.e. WMS, etc.

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire

Physical Demands

• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

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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• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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Salary Range*:

$93,800.00 - $165,300.00

*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

Posting Start Date:

2026-04-09

Posting End Date (if applicable):

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.