Director Gas Distribution Project Management

Locations

Preferred: Columbus, OH (Arena District)

Other locations: Canonsburg, PA & Valparaiso, IN

Way of Work: Hybrid - 3-4 days per week in-office/Field, 1 day Remote

Job Summary
The Director of Gas Distribution Project Management is responsible for the safe execution of Gas Distribution projects across all of the NiSource territory 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, engineering deliverables, regulatory testimony support and long range planning. This position relies on capable, integrated leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders, including engineering, projects controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, and contractors.
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.

Essential Functions

• Displays leadership and support to provide a safe work environment.
• Creates a supportive environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, and soliciting feedback to improve effectiveness.
• Provides the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution through coaching, timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction.
• Leads diverse team of qualified individuals with authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop and performance manage.
• Maintains industry, regulatory and economic knowledge in order to ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment.
• Responsibility and oversight of 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.
• Manages staff to help develop project estimates, budgets, preliminary schedules, risk identification, and scope.
• Coordinates business planning and Asset Management processes 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.
• Organization and oversight on the execution of projects.
• Ensures scope planning, requirements, and scope definition is 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.).
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree
• Six years project management experience
• Experience managing employees, budget, regulatory, capital projects
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI 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. within 1 Year

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• PMP PMI Certification

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
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 and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent 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.

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.

Salary Range:

$150,900.00 - $226,300.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-10-29

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-11-13

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

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