Commercial Director of Major Capital Projects

About us

National Grid is hiring a Commercial Director of Major Capital Projects for our Major Projects team in New York. This position can be located at any of our New York offices, including Brooklyn, Long Island and Upstate, NY. It can also be located in MA.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. 

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

Overall responsibility for the business development, execution and delivery of all phases of strategically critical, high dollar value, complex contracts in support of major projects or programs, ensuring project success factors are met, while maintaining or enhancing the reputation of National Grid. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, and security. Take business ownership of overall commercial relationships of internal and external teams carrying out project development, engineering & design, construction, commissioning and effective handover of the assets. Additionally, this position is highly involved in business case development, budget, and funding management.

The portfolio this position will typically support includes high dollar and significant projects with regulatory and stakeholder exposure.  Much of the portfolio will be at the heart of New York’s clean, fair and affordable energy transition ambition, and will make a significant contribution to National Grid’s growth expectation.

The Commercial Director will join the Major Project’s leadership team reporting directly to the Vice President and be in a role that has significant strategic, commercial, decision making, and leadership responsibilities. The Commercial Director will work closely with other Major Projects Directors, as well as other teams across National Grid playing a key role in setting the standard for commerciality throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of internal and contracted commercial support professionals.
• Serve as the business lead, partnering with the procurement organization to develop and execute commercial contract strategies that enable the successful delivery of complex, critical projects within the Major Projects portfolio.
• Champion a strong safety culture to achieve and uphold the highest standards of health and safety within the Major Projects team, including through effective development and management of vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the development and management of value-driven contractual relationships that enable Engineering, Materials Procurement, and Construction, including the oversight of supplier performance.
• Provide contract management support for Major Projects post-award, including negotiation of scope changes, resolution of claims, pricing adjustments, and ongoing monitoring of contractor performance metrics to ensure excellence in execution.
• Develop and implement fit-for-purpose contracts and procurement strategies to ensure delivery of Major Projects aligned with strategic drivers (schedule, budget, quality, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of contractor billing by supporting all invoice validation activities, including verification of quantities, quality assurance and quality control, and alignment with project targets.
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent communication with all project stakeholders, including project updates, team meetings, executive briefings, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure full compliance with Major Projects BMS requirements, project management protocols, and regulatory standards, working in partnership with team members, stakeholders, and contractors to meet defined goals and expectations.
• Develop and gain approval for commercial and contract strategies from executive leadership, ensuring that each project and program utilizes a contract model that maximizes customer value and aligns with market conditions and strategic partnerships. This includes presenting to senior and executive leadership.
• Implement a robust commercial risk management framework to deliver a