Senior Project Manager, NE Electric Complex Project Management

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National Grid is hiring a Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery Massachusetts This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locations

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated individual to oversee and execute the planning, governance, and delivery of our Electric Capital Projects. These projects, driven by asset, reliability, or customer needs, cover all disciplines including distribution lines, substations, transmission, distributed generation, and energy storage.
 

Join a dynamic and growing team committed to driving the future of sustainable and green energy. You will have the chance to make a significant impact by managing critical infrastructure projects that support our environmental goals. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance fieldwork, home, and office environments to best suit your needs and lifestyle. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your project management skills in a supportive and innovative setting. You will collaborate with diverse professionals, share in the accountability of project successes, and be at the forefront of energy innovation.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Manage projects through their lifecycle from preliminary engineering, final engineering, construction, energization, and closeout.
• Oversee the development and issuance of RFPs, perform bid evaluations, and finalize MSAs (Master Service Agreement), EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), EPCm (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management), materials, and construction contracts.
• Manage project 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.
• Day-to-day management of project teams and deliverables, providing the business with monthly updates on schedules, forecasts (cash flows), risks, and project status.
• 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 progress, risks, and milestones. Foster transparency and engagement, addressing stakeholder inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand their requirements, expectations, and feedback. Foster positive relationships, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuously assess and enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and quality throughout the organization. Identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

Demonstrate exceptional personal initiative, integrity, and effective interpersonal skills while fostering positive and collaborative relationships with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred. However, candidates with degrees in other relevant fields, coupled with significant experience in project management, engineering, construction, and operations, will also be considered.