Leader Project Management

Description

Job Title:  Leader Project Management

Job Code:  104581

Job Summary

Manage the estimation, design, scheduling, planning, contractor facilitation, and project management of program level SMS requirements for contractors supporting extraordinary gas and electric facilities and high-profile projects requiring specialized project management.  Manages NiSource SMS Contractor projects establishing, implementing, governing, and improving, all applicable requirements, ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner.  Collaborate and strategize with peers within NiSource companies and in industry to ensure SMS risk driven project management.

KEY RESULTS:                                                

● Informed and engaged workforce

● Safe/Efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards

● Competent well-trained SME/support for contractor RFPs, initiatives, and projects

● All internal/external customer-responsive construction support

● Complete that meet customer expectations and SMS requirements

● Complete API RP 1173 implementation and governance projects to meet customer expectations and safety requirements

● Timely and accurate invoice payments to contractors

● Effective team relationships throughout field and State staff functions

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

● Lead a geographically dispersed project teams.

● Manage NiSource capital construction requirements; improve and standardize capital SMS, risk, and quality processes.

● Implement best practices while driving functional consistency, process standardization, and operational excellence.

● Support a project management and planning culture.

● Promote the necessary environment for effective internal customer satisfaction and collaboration.

● Partner with Field Operations, Sales, and other Technical Operations functions to meet strategic goals

and objectives.

● Assure activities and processes are implemented to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of service orders.

● Effective use technology, tools, and planning techniques to improve process results.

● Foster and promote valued relationships with government entities, industry associates, company

affiliates, and contractors.

● Ensure the occupational and personal development of project team members direct reports.

● Promote and assure safe working environment and public safety.

● Execute construction services strategies.

● Implement and manage pipeline construction contracts.

● Ensure timely and accurate invoice payments to contractor.

● Monitor appropriate contractor qualifications and certifications and ensure proper documentation.

● Assist in establishing and monitoring contractor performance metrics.

● Collaborate with peers to ensure operating standards and construction practices comply with policies and procedures.

● Design and manage strategic construction objectives.

● Manage implementation/tracking of major construction project risks to include material acquisition, material design, project design, and construction management, including permits such as construction, environmental, etc.

● Manage resources, establish performance expectations, and leverages resources across LDC's to

maximize efficiencies and costs.

● Interact with other business units, including Sales, Economic Development, Finance, M&R design,

Engineering, Survey & Land, SCADA, and M&R mechanics.

● Lead assigned SMS risk program’s collection of projects ensuring implementation and continuous improvement for all contractor requirements

● Design, manage, and apply strategic risk methodologies, applying appropriate risk actions and responses

Required Qualifications for Position

● High school diploma

● Minimum of five (5) years' utility experience

● Demonstrated strong knowledge of project management with experience leading projects

● Demonstrated skill in utilizing cost/benefit analysis with quantitative and/or qualitative data to recommend

best option/choice/alternative

● Demonstrated knowledge and experience with process improvement methodologies, e.g., TQM,

Continuous Improvement, etc.

● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various individuals and functions across the organization

● Minimum of five (5) years' experience working with contractors

● Demonstrated strong negotiating and influencing skills

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

● Bachelor’s degree

● PMI PMP, PMI RMP, Lean Six Sigma

● Quality and or risk assessment and analysis

This position can be located anywhere within the NiSource service territory

Disclaimer

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

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, genetic information, 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. 

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