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Posted 22 hours agoProject Scheduler (Job Family)
at NiSource
Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Conduct project walkdowns to validate durations and logic.
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Update activity progress and assist with variance assessments.
- Support schedule baselining and change control.
- Build multi‑layer WBS structures aligned with cost and resource tracking.
- Validate contractor schedule submissions and identify gaps.
- Analyze schedule performance trends and propose mitigation strategies.
- Manage schedule, resource, and cost systems at the project level.
- Support process standardization and continuous improvement. Required
- Conduct advanced schedule forecasting and risk-based analysis.
- Lead contract schedule reviews and advise on commercial impacts.
- Drive lifecycle planning with progressive risk integration.
- Create and refine scheduling processes, tools, and techniques.
- Deliver high‑level schedule reports and executive decision support.
- Lead teams through conflict resolution, prioritization, and decision-making. Required
- Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
- Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Requirements
- Associate Project Scheduler (Entry / Developing Level) Focus: Learning, supporting, developing core scheduling proficiency Primary Scope Supports schedule development and updates under guidance.
- Qualifications High School Diploma ( Bachelor’s degree preferred) for all levels 1–3 years of
- experience in a technical field (in in project scheduling or related work preferred) Project Management
- experience utilizing project scheduling software Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel under tight deadlines Understanding of contractor roles on major construction/maintenance projects Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings Strong technical communication skills for cross-disciplinary coordination Proficient with Microsoft Office and scheduling/tracking systems Valid driver’s license; ability to travel (up to 10%) Ability to work flexible schedules when required Comfort
- Qualifications 6+ years of construction/engineering experience, including at least 2 years as a project scheduler High-level proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced spreadsheet tools
- Experience managing schedules in large industrial capital project environments Strong integrated understanding of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management Proficiency with risk and quality management tools and techniques Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills Ability to generate, analyze, and progress complex multi-level schedules and databases Ability to read and interpret schedules; database and schedule software proficiency
- To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal
Benefits
- experience working in a technical field Understanding of project planning and scheduling guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids Develop initial proficiency with Primavera P6 and spreadsheets Ability to coordinate work, use cognitive and communication skills, apply decision‑making, and manage stakeholders Ability to read and interpret schedules Compensation Range: $62,000 - $86,800 USD Annual 2.
- You can view or download them using the links below: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away Salary Range*: $62,000.00 - $144,900.00 *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 .
Contact
- 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.com or 1-888-640-3320 Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Additional details
- Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Hybrid Schedule: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday *Open to all levels: Associate Project Scheduler, Project Scheduler, Senior Project Scheduler 1.
- Performs foundational project controls tasks (schedule logic, duration estimating, variance assessment).
- Collects data from teams/contractors and enters it into templates/systems.
- Builds competency in P6, WBS development, risk basics, and schedule reporting. Key
- Responsibilities Maintain milestone and summary schedules.
- Assist with standard reporting and stakeholder communication. Required
- Project Scheduler (Intermediate / Independent Practitioner Level) Focus: Independently developing, integrating, and analyzing schedules; coordinating across teams What’s New at This Level Leads schedule development for major capital projects or outages.
- Owns integrated master schedules and drives cross-functional coordination.
- Critiques contractor schedules and drives higher schedule quality.
- Performs deeper schedule analysis, conflict resolution, and recovery planning.