National Grid

Senior Project Manager

National Grid • $123K — $144K *
Northborough, MA 01532In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High personal initiative, integrity, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to foster positive relationships with personnel, contractors, and regulators.
  • Proficient in project and work management software.
  • Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data management and reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; significant relevant experience may substitute.
  • 3-5 years in engineering, project management, or utility construction.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the planning and execution of Grid Modernization projects.
  • Manage project finances and schedules, ensuring budget compliance.
  • Facilitate the permitting process and address regulatory challenges.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders on project progress.
  • Mentor junior Project Managers to enhance their development.

Benefits

  • Impact New England's electricity system and support sustainability.
  • Engage in high-impact initiatives focused on reliability and affordability.
  • Collaborate with industry experts across various domains.
  • Exposure to major grid modernization projects.
  • Be part of a company committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
National Grid is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Distribution Programs team within NE Electric Project Management and Construction, for our Northborough, Worcester, Brockton, or North Andover Massachusetts locations. This is a hybrid role (50% in the office/field).

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated individual to oversee and execute the planning, delivery, management, and governance of projects with our Grid Modernization Distribution program portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the projects are developed and executed in a cost-effective and purposeful manner, while also improving long-term program robustness, requirements, costs, and timelines. Programs include Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR) and Volt-Var Optimization (VVO).

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure compliance with the capital delivery process by overseeing the development and finalization of engineering and construction contracts. This includes managing preliminary engineering, baseline schedule, cost estimate and forecast, risk profile, and resource strategy.
  • Manage project and program finances and schedules, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and timelines. Identify and address any deviations promptly, taking proactive measures to mitigate risks and optimize project efficiency.
  • Facilitate the permitting process by liaising with relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. Proactively address any permitting challenges or delays to minimize project disruptions.
  • Develop and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, including regular reporting on project and program progress, risks, and milestones. Foster transparency and engagement, addressing stakeholder inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior Project Managers, fostering their professional growth and development. Share expertise, best practices, and lessons learned to enhance their project management skills and ensure a strong talent pipeline within the organization.


Qualifications

  • High level personal initiative, integrity, and effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to foster positive and collaborative relationships with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials.
  • Proficient in project and work management software
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously.
  • Analytical skill with competencies to transfer data between software systems, and ability to understand complex business reports in project management systems and other software tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline is preferred. However, candidates with degrees in other relevant fields, coupled with significant experience in project management, engineering, construction, and operations, will also be considered.
  • 3-5 years of experience in engineering, project management, utility construction, or equivalent relevant experience.


More Information

Why National Grid?
  • Help shape the future of New England's electricity system.
  • Work on high-impact initiatives that support reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading experts across engineering, operations, project management, and construction.
  • Gain exposure to major grid modernization and infrastructure investment programs.
  • Be part of an organization committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering value for customers and communities.


Salary

$123,000 - $144,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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About National Grid

National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Learn more about National Grid
Size
23,500 employees
Market Cap
$44 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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