Director, Gas Construction West

Eversource Energy•Berlin, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management of all major gas construction projects throughout the Eversource gas distribution system including customer services and main growth work, capital improvement, public works and encroachments, MRP and system enhancements. This position directs the execution of all facets of construction projects through the oversight of both Eversource and contractor crews. This position partners with Engineering and Gas Distribution to ensure that projects are properly designed, budgeted, constructed on time, meet all regulatory and safety requirements and engineering standards. Identifies opportunities for improving productivity; emergency restoration and customer relations.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of construction standards, work practices and procedures and safety requirements.
Requires knowledge of design and construction of gas distribution facilities and equipment, as well as the codes and regulations that govern the operation and maintenance of the gas distribution system.
Requires knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of project management techniques, tools and software.
Requires strong administrative, communication and leadership skills.
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum of twelve (12) years gas distribution, utility or technical experience.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing.
Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.
As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.
A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with other Gas Operations Directors in developing a robust, consistent and fully integrated framework of work practices ensuring the delivery of service excellence and best in class processes.
Directs the installation of gas facilities, restoration and paving work through EVERSOURCE and contractor crews and ensures construction projects comply with, or are completed in accordance with, Northeast Utilities standards and approved project documents, established engineering practices, federal, state and local laws, and construction industry standards.
Directs the development and implementation of Project Management standards and Project Construction Management tools to track and report on construction progress and control changes in order to ensure adherence to performance targets, schedules, budgets and meet customer expectations.
Monitors key performance indicators, identifies trends and takes appropriate actions within his/her jurisdiction to improve performance across the entire construction process.
Intercedes, as necessary, to ensure adherence to EVERSOURCE labor negotiated and vendor contracts, customer contractual agreements and compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Provides technical guidance to staff on emergency response protocol, construction and gas work as it relates to the safe and reliable installation and delivery to individual customers and communities.
Acts as a lead Northeast Utilities’ representative developing and maintaining effective relationships with state agencies, municipalities, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders in order to promote cooperation and partnerships regarding permitting, restoration, traffic control and general field construction work.
Develops a vision for the Construction Organization that is aligned with EVERSOURCE and Gas Operations objectives, promotes the growth and sustainability of a knowledgeable workforce necessary to support the delivery of Capex and Opex approved work plans.
Works with other EVERSOURCE organizations, sponsors and champions to translate construction objectives into well defined business cases that grow the gas business and support regulatory rate cases.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.