Director Major Projects

Description

Job Title: Director Major Projects

Job Code: 104330

Job Summary

The Director of Major Projects is responsible for the safe execution of a single mega project or a portfolio of several 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 scope & estimate development, project planning, business case development support, engineering deliverables, regulatory testimony support and long-range planning. This position relies on capable, integrated leadership skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with stakeholders, including engineering, projects controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, strategy, internal engineering, architect engineers, accounting, operations, contractors, and more. The Director of Major Projects will assist in assembling and filing Regulatory responses concerning capital project development, capital project execution, and Regulatory recovery with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

The Director 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. The Director will staff, plan, direct, control, and be responsible for the execution and control of assigned projects to ensure the desired success criteria is achieved.

This position will report to an organization that is primarily focused on the execution of new generation projects, but this group will also execute other large complex projects such as synchronous condensers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

- Displays leadership and support to provide a safe work environment.

- Provides the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution through coaching, timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction.

- Maintains industry, regulatory and economic knowledge in order to ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment.

- Responsibility and oversight of applicable department finances.

- Applies, and advances Project Management and Project Controls capability and competence using industry standards (AACE, PMI, Construction Management Industry, etc.) and best practices application to integrate knowledge areas for optimum project delivery.

- Follows Organization Project Management (OPM) principles in the project life cycle including project development, engineering, construction, testing, turnover and technical support.

- Develops and communicates business cases and project progress to executives.

- Defines and administers staffing resources required to effectively execute projects, programs, and initiatives.

- Manages staff to help develop project estimates, budgets, preliminary schedules, risk identification, and scope.

- Coordinates business planning and Asset Management processes with project development to ensure that utilization of the company's assets are maximized.

- Provides strategic guidance and timely information to project teams in order for balanced decision-making in regard to risks and execution.

- Oversees the organization and oversight of the execution of projects, programs, and initiatives.

- Ensures scope planning, requirements, and scope definition are complete.

- Ensures optimum use of WBS and cost account management methodology to establish integrated project baseline development, and integrated scope change control methods.

- Develops and applies performance metrics to monitor the progress of projects, including the identification and reporting of project performance challenges and risks.

- Directs life cycle project change control to prevent scope creep or degradation of quality.

- Supports preparation of various reports (i.e., financial, reallocation, reconciliation, forecasting, accruals, updates, etc.).

- Supports the NIPSCO Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

- Develop, communicate, and ensure lessons learned and best practices are implemented with their team and the projects they manage.

- Develop trusted relationships with team and stakeholders that are necessary for consistently achieving desired results.

- Proactively identifies and manages risk for the successful execution of assigned projects, programs, or initiatives.

Required Qualifications for Position

- Bachelor’s degree

- Six years project management experience

- Experience managing employees, budget, regulatory, capital projects

- All successful applicants will be required to pass the PMP PMI Project Management certification within either one year of hire date or one year after the employee meets the necessary requirements to qualify for the examination.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

- Project Management or Construction Management experience with Combined Cycle Power Plants

- PMP PMI Certification

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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Salary Range*:

$155,400.00 - $233,100.00

- 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.

Posting Start Date:

2025-10-09

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-10-23

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