Construction Technical Specialist

Job Summary
Manage and execute the activities associated with construction installation and timely restoration of customers and public property related to work performed, 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 leaders, managers, field operations leaders and scheduling leaders to ensure cost-effective construction. Time allocation expectations: 80% in the field, 20% office 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 designs. Positive relationships with external municipalities and local authorities. *Completed construction projects that meet customer expectations and budget requirements. *Strategic, effective counseling for company vs. contract scenarios. *Timely and accurate invoice payments to contractors. *Supports a project management and planning culture.

Essential Functions

• Actively interacts with contract crews' leaders to ensure contractor performance adheres to established metrics and policies/procedures.

• Fosters and promotes valued relationships with government entities, industry associates, company affiliates, and contractors.

• Reviews maps, sewer videos, bore cards, and pull-back camera videos to ensure cross-bore prevention.

• Partners with engineers and engineering technicians to develop best-value construction practices and cost estimations for large pipeline projects.

• Collaborates with field operations/construction services, field operations leaders, and construction managers to ensure internal/external crew efficiencies are achieved and consults with construction coordinators to determine the best construction practices (i.e., directional boring, trenching, restoration etc.) is employed for the project.

• Works across geographic boundaries whenever necessary.

• Supports construction leaders, managers, and contractors in coaching and training of a geographically dispersed workforce.

• Review contractor camera crew invoicing, contractor daily progress reports, to ensure that the invoice is correct and to ensure contractor productivity is met. Ensures timely and accurate invoice payments to contractor.

• Attends pre-construction meetings with local municipalities to protect the interest of the company.

• Manages construction cross bore prevention process to maximize capital spending efficiency and return on invested capital.

• Implements best practices while driving functional consistency, process standardization and operational excellence, while promoting safety.

• Supports a project management and planning culture.

• Promotes the necessary environment for effective internal customer satisfaction and collaboration.

• Assures activities and processes are implemented to ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of service to customers. Promotes and assures safe working environment and public safety.

• Utilizes technology, tools, and planning techniques to improve process results.

• Follows proper processes outlined in pipeline construction contract.

• Coordinates scheduling and resource planning of construction jobs.

• Time allocation expectations: 80% in the field, 20% office

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications For Position

• High School Diploma Or equivalent

• Minimum of five (5) years underground utility construction experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of gas operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes

• Strong knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to construction.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and operations maps

• Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e., WMS, etc.

• Experience working with pipeline contractor-paving and sewer contractors

• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a company vehicle. Excellent safe driving record is required.

• Must be physically able to negotiate variety of terrain and building structures. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

• May be required to periodically work beyond normal 8-hour day (at applicable overtime rate) to accommodate construction schedule and needs.

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Leadership experience

• Construction Inspection experience

• Operations Engineer/Engineering Technician experience

• Experience in estimating project costs and creating job orders

• Strong experience working with excel, work, power point, etc.

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 is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents 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.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.comor 1-888-640-3320

E-Verify

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• E-Verify Poster(English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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*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.

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