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National Grid is hiring a Senior Project Manager (Electricity), Capital Project Delivery for Massachusetts. This is a Onsite Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Waltham, MA.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated individual to oversee and execute the planning, delivery, management, and governance of our Electric Capital Projects. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring that these projects are developed in a cost-effective and purposeful manner, while also improving long-term project robustness, requirements, costs, and timelines.

Opportunities:

* Collaborate with a diverse and expanding team, sharing accountability for the timely delivery of capital infrastructure essential to advancing the goals of a sustainable and green energy future.

* Adaptable work arrangement featuring a hybrid model, offering the flexibility to work remotely. Take advantage of the opportunity to autonomously schedule and balance tasks between fieldwork, home, and office environments.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand their requirements, expectations, and feedback. Foster positive relationships, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with the Capital Delivery process by overseeing the development and finalization of MSA (Master Service Agreement) and construction contracts. This includes managing preliminary engineering, baseline schedule, detailed cost estimate, risk profile, and resource strategy.
• 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.

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.
• 3-5 years of experience in engineering, project management, utility construction, or equivalent relevant experience.

More Information

Salary - $118,000 - $139,000

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.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.