Assistant PM Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction

Job SummaryThe Assistant PM Major Projects- Generation Construction supports the planning, coordination, and execution of capital and construction projects by applying foundational project management principles under the guidance of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. This role assists across the full project life cycle—including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, transition to operations, and close‑out—while developing project management capabilities and ensuring project objectives related to safety, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction are achieved.The Assistant Project Manager collaborates with engineering, construction, project controls, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support safe, reliable, and cost‑effective project delivery in accordance with industry best practices, NIPSCO Organizational Process Assets, and Project Management Guidelines and Standards.Essential FunctionsSupports project integration activities across the project life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and transition to operationsAssists in defining and managing project scope, including safety, cost, schedule, quality, and resource objectivesSupports development and maintenance of project schedules, cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and performance tracking toolsAssists with quality management activities to ensure project deliverables meet requirements and customer expectationsIdentifies project risks and assists with risk mitigation planning and issue trackingSupports procurement activities, including coordination with suppliers and contractors under established processesAssists in monitoring contractor performance and field construction activities for safety, quality, and complianceSupports invoice review, cost tracking, and project documentation accuracyApplies schedule and cost management tools to support delivery within approved project objectivesUtilizes project management information systems (PMIS), scheduling software, and reporting tools to support project controlsEffectively communicates project information, status updates, and issues to project leaders and stakeholdersBuilds foundational stakeholder engagement skills by supporting coordination with internal teams, contractors, and operations partnersApplies NIPSCO risk management and human resource processes to support effective team coordination and contractor performanceLearns and applies industry best practices, organizational standards, and project governance processesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline plus 2 years of related technical experienceOR5 years of project, architectural‑engineering, construction, or technical experienceCurrent Construction Manager (CM), Project Engineer II (PE2), Senior Project Developer, or equivalent roleWorking knowledge of project management methodology, processes, tools, and techniques (PM maturity Level 3)Familiarity with project management guidelines, standa...