Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
The Manager 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage single mega project or a portfolio of several projects The Manager will maintain project management principals and processes for projects from initiation through close-out.
- Manage single mega project or a portfolio of several projects
- Provide supervision for Project Managers, Assist Project Managers, Project Engineers, and others assigned to project development and execution.
- The Manager will share responsibility for selection, training and evaluation of personnel with a peer. Assign personnel and resources to effectively execute r Projects.
- Manager will help coordinate and support data collection and analysis for timely and accurate regulatory filings.
- Manager will coordinate routine project updates with Project Controls. Assure Project Managers provide complete and accurate updates and forecasts, and that project risks are identified and properly managed.
- Manager will analyze individual and consolidated reports to monitor progress and performance, identify and respond to developing issues for concern or opportunities.
- Maintain and update the project management policies, procedures, and assets.
- Provide visible leadership and support to maintain a safe work environment.
- Manages to meet projects performance requirements and deliverables. Select contractors or internal crews based on experience and capabilities to assure expectations for safety, quality, environmental compliance, and productivity are maintained.
- The Manager tracks and reports key project performance indicators across the portfolio of projects and provides executive updates on individual projects and the portfolio in aggregate.
- The Manager will develop and maintain initiatives to assure Customer Value objectives are met throughout the life cycle for projects.
- The Manager will fulfill the business case for larger projects.
- Provide visible leadership and maintain high standards for projects. Perform field inspections and safety observations to support Project Managers and assure high standards are maintained.
- Maintain a working familiarity with projects and maintain customer relationship with parties or communities impacted by projects.
- Expand department proficiency and versatility in project management processes, tools, and techniques to tailor the PM tools to the specific needs of the Project Managers.
- Follow the development of Project Management Plans formatted around the PMI knowledge areas and incorporating integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, and risk management plans.
- Assure each Project Management Plan includes an appropriate safety management plan, and an environmental management plan, acquisition of real estate or easements, project execution plan, and close out plans.
- The project execution plan includes a detailed project schedule, analysis of potential risks, and a financial plan, all within prescribed formats.
- Manage the performance of projects through the Project Managers. Provide coaching, training, and feedback to support high performance standards. Develop and maintain programs to support employee engagement, employee development, and recognition of individual capabilities and accomplishments. Identify stretch opportunities to support individual employee development and growth. .
- Project schedules and cost tracking are maintained by a dedicated project controls group. The Manager will work closely with the project controls group track projects performance and work with Project Managers when course adjustments are required.
- Maintain established guidelines and review specifications to assure they accurately convey project requirements to potential participants. Coordinate with Construction and/or Supply Chain to maintain contracts for material and labor required to complete the projects.
- Manages the process to assure all required resources available when required.
- Participates in the process to review and select vendors or contractors to assure qualified suppliers are retained.
- Utilize NiSource supplier agreements and support supplier diversity programs.
- Employ 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.
- The Manager coordinates communication between all departments. Work with Project Managers to maintain analysis of project controls data in the context of project performance. Maintain the periodic executive updates on the projects.
- Routinely visit project sites and oversee construction activities to assure projects are consistently executed according to the plan.
- Perform observations related to safety and environmental compliance requirements.
- Employ a coach and correct approach to compliance, but be willing and able to exert stop work authority when appropriate.
- Provide feedback to the Project Managers and the project teams.
- The Manager maintains a working knowledge of project requirements across functional areas, of industry best practices, and the NiSource Gas & Electric Standards.
- Required Qualifications For Position
- 4 year Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management degree, or degree in a closely related technical field from an accredited college or university and 4 years’ experience managing projects or project controls in an industrial environment.
- 2 year degree, military training, or the equivalent formal training in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or a closely related field and 8 years of experience managing projects or project controls using formal project management processes
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
- Able to effectively coordinate efforts of personnel and other departments and organizations to complete requirements of the project portfolio.
- Analytical skills to interpret project reports and determine project performance.
- Able to identify and implement appropriate corrective actions across multiple projects if performance deviates from plan.
- Able to recognize risks to projects and maintain effective corrective actions.
- Proficient in the use of business software, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Able to develop effective presentations for a wide range of stakeholders.
- Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI by the Project Management Institute, or combined work experience and credentials to be eligible to complete the PMP certification Upon Hire
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators’ license Upon Hire
- Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position 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 provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.
Ready to Apply?
Apply directly on NiSource's site
Get new power and energy jobs weekly
New jobs across data centers, grid, nuclear, storage, generation, and renewables. One email a week.
Job Alerts
Get alerts for jobs like this one
More at NiSource
Similar Jobs
More jobs at NiSource
Similar jobs in Utilities
SI
SI
SI
More jobs in Location not specified
Is this your company?Claim your listing free →