Manager, Project Cost Estimating – Power Generation & Energy Infrastructure

Location:Columbus, OH/Valparaiso, IN/Project Sites /Hybrid

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

At NiSource, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to the communities we serve. We are seeking a Lead Project Estimator to support the development and execution of major capital power and energy infrastructure projects.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that cost estimates are accurate, transparent, and aligned with regulatory expectations , supporting sound investment decisions and long-term planning. The Senior Project Estimator partners across engineering, project development, supply chain, and construction teams to develop estimates that reflect technical scope, market conditions, and execution strategy.

Projects may include:
- Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generation
- Simple cycle / peaking generation
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Renewable energy (solar, wind)
- Transmission interconnections and substations
- Gridimprovement technologies





Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimating & Analysis
- Lead development of Class 5 through Class 1 estimates in alignment with AACE principles
- Preparetotal installed cost (TIC)estimates including EPC, owner’s costs, contingency, and escalation
- Perform quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, specifications, and conceptual designs
- Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs
- Clearly define estimate bases, assumptions, exclusions, and methodologies
- Prepare estimate packages that are suitable for governance reviews and investment decisions, including basis of estimate documentation, assumptions, exclusions, key risks, and confidence ranges

Capital Planning & Regulatory Support
- Supportcapital planning, integrated resource planning (IRP), and long-term investment strategies
- Provide cost inputs to support regulatory filings, rate cases

📌 Manager, Project Estimating-Power Generation (Valparaíso)
🏢 NiSource
📍 Valparaíso