Electric Project Manager

DTI has an immediate need for a Electric Project Manager for a 5+ Months contract.

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Job Title: Electric Project Manager
Location: Monticello, IN
Duration: 5+ Months contract (12/1/2025 - 4/30/2026)

Note: The role is a part time role and the travel will be minimal. NiSource will not be providing a car but will reimburse according to the NiSource policy.

Required Qualifications for Position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study
• Hydroelectric, SCADA, Electric Generation Automation, and/or Telecommunications experience.
• 5+ years' experience managing electric construction related projects
• 3+ years' experience working with project budgets and schedules
• Valid Driver's License
• Travel Percentage:30 - 40%

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge of electric system design and operations including construction and contract management,
• Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to construction project management

Disclaimer
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position
Responsibilities:
Summary
Manages the planning, estimating, permitting, schedule, budget, risk analysis, material procurement, agreements for land, engineering services, , prepares projects for bid process and assists with contractor selection, monitors field construction, and in-service facilitation and project close-out, of generation, renewable, distribution and/or transmission electric projects. Works with construction, engineering, IT, and operations stakeholders to ensure standards are followed to provide safe and reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner. Collaborates and strategizes with peers within NiSource companies and in industry to ensure cost effective project management that heightens the customer experience. Communicates both written and verbally with peers and leadership to provide updates and concerns.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and drives change management to measure progress against plans and identifies when corrective actions are needed
• Works with Construction Management to provide safe, efficient, quality construction that complies with policies, practices, procedures and standards
• Collaboration between project managers, construction management, engineers, environmental, permitting, compliance, supply chain, and other project stakeholders, holding them accountable
• Completes construction projects that exceeds customer expectations and meets all established project requirements
• Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
• Understanding and management of project contracts
• Ensures timely and accurate schedule updates and invoicing
• Effective team relationships throughout field and office
• Project success is based on the ability to complete all projects in a safe, reliable, efficient manner, within the authorized budget, on time and with no significant environmental/regulatory notices, violations, or citations
• Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to baselined schedule/milestones, forecasted/approved spends, project status updates, , material management, and land services requirements
• Constant monitoring and evaluation of project risks

Pay rate: $75.00-115.00/hr depending on experience

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DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.