Gas Construction Liaison
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Location: Valparaiso, IN 46383
Description:
Description
Job Summary
Jumpstart your career as a gas construction liaison! This hybrid role requires MS Office skills and onsite work Tuesday - Thursday, collaborating with NiSource Construction experts on Major P rojects.
The successful candidate will be proficient using MS office tools ( able to navigate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc ) . This not a hands-on construction position/not a field role.
Manage and execute the activities associated with construction in accordance with all applicable requirements, ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner. Facilitates training modules between engineering and construction to improve project planning and cost estimating. Coordinates with construction Superintendents, Manager and scheduling leaders to ensure cost-effective construction.
Key Results:
Safe/efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards.
All internal/external customer-responsive construction support.
Collaboration among engineering, technical services, and construction on project.
Completed construction projects which meet customer expectations and budget requirements.
Strategic, effective counseling for company vs. contract scenarios.
Positive relationships with external municipalities and local authorities.
Develops a strong working knowledge of current construction contract language, including Service Agreement.
Essential Functions
Required Qualifications For Position
Preferred Qualifications
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*:
$79,800.00 - $119,600.00
*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:
2025-04-04
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-04-12
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Jumpstart your career as a gas construction liaison! This hybrid role requires MS Office skills and onsite work Tuesday - Thursday, collaborating with NiSource Construction experts on Major P rojects.
The successful candidate will be proficient using MS office tools ( able to navigate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc ) . This not a hands-on construction position/not a field role.
Manage and execute the activities associated with construction in accordance with all applicable requirements, ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner. Facilitates training modules between engineering and construction to improve project planning and cost estimating. Coordinates with construction Superintendents, Manager and scheduling leaders to ensure cost-effective construction.
Key Results:
Safe/efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards.
All internal/external customer-responsive construction support.
Collaboration among engineering, technical services, and construction on project.
Completed construction projects which meet customer expectations and budget requirements.
Strategic, effective counseling for company vs. contract scenarios.
Positive relationships with external municipalities and local authorities.
Develops a strong working knowledge of current construction contract language, including Service Agreement.
Essential Functions
- Ensures the tracking of major projects construction projects
- Assists construction Superintendents and Manager with time management and in the preparation of documentation (i.e., invoices, close out job orders packets, WMS Docs)
- Assists in establishing and monitoring contractor performance metrics
- At the direction of local leadership, attend and participate in calls and reviews for projects and support internal and external audits.
- Actively interact with Construction Superintendents, Engineers, PMs, Schedulers and Cost Techs to ensure contractor performance established metrics and policies/procedures.
- Assist the team with i mplement ing best practices while driving functional consistency, process standardization and operational excellence. Provide Subject Matter Representative guidance when required .
- Supports and facilitates change management for Gas Transmission construction.
- Identify and develop areas of opportunities to improve construction Superintendent, manager and con around field tasks & processes.
- Effectively use technology, tools, and planning techniques to improve process results while supporting a project management and planning culture.
- Must have the ability to work on or travel to projects within NiSource footprint (10% travel)
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships built on transparency and trust
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications For Position
- High School Diploma Or equivalent
- Strong w orking knowledge of MS Office ( Excel, Powe r P oint, Word, Projects, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to Gas construction.
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of gas operations including gas flow, construction and contracts
- Familiarity with NiDocs a plus
- Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e. Maximo, WMS docs, GIS, SAP/Salesforce etc.
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*:
$79,800.00 - $119,600.00
*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:
2025-04-04
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-04-12
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.