Lead Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

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National Grid is hiring a Lead Project Manager for our New England Electric Major Projects team. This position will report to the Project Director within the Project Management & Construction organization in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid position. Must live within a commutable distance to our locations.

The New England Electric Major Projects team drives project management for major electric capital construction project investments, leading the clean energy transformation and significant portfolio growth. Projects include multi-year complex, large-scale Transmission-Line, Distribution-Line and Substation construction projects along with similarly complex project types as part the Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) construction. The dedicated Lead Project Manager will oversee and drive major electric capital construction projects, ensuring safe delivery within budget, schedule and scope.

• Lead strategic, critical, and complex electric capital construction projects ensuring safe delivery, within budget, schedule and scope taking proactive measures to mitigate risks and optimize project efficiency.
• Comply with internal business management system (BMS) for major projects.
• Manage siting, permitting, regulatory approvals including cost recovery mechanisms, and customer/community commitments.
• Navigate emerging issues and drive actionable solutions.
• Build relationships and collaboration with stakeholders to understand requirements and expectations.
• Deliver presentations on project updates to senior leaders.
• Lead continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide guidance to junior project managers.
• Provide emergency storm restoration support during weather events.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or other relevant fields, coupled with significant experience in project management, engineering, contracts, construction, and operations.
• 5+ years of experience within the electric utility sector in one or more of the following areas: project management, engineering, contracts, construction or operations.
• PMP / CAPM certification, PE license or other relevant certification preferred.
• 5+ years of detailed project financial forecasting and reporting.
• 5+ years of managing and coaching teams.
• 5+ years of experience presenting to executives.
• Primavera P6, Procore and PowerPlan experience.
• Microsoft Office, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Point, Excel, Word and MS Teams experience.
• Valid driver's license.