Director, Project Management, Gas Operations

Eversource Energy • Berlin, CT

384d • $175,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Director of Gas Construction Projects is responsible for overseeing the safe and timely completion of various gas construction projects within the Gas Operations Organization. This role involves leading a team of managers and project managers, optimizing workforce efficiency across regions, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Director will manage high-risk, complex gas projects in Connecticut and Massachusetts, engaging with multiple external stakeholders to enhance community and customer satisfaction while improving productivity and financial efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Twelve (12) years of related experience with significant Project Management experience.
• Project Management Masters Certificate or Project Management Professional Certification strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Proven leadership, team-building, coaching, problem-solving, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to schedule, plan, and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to listen, write clearly, and make presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the gas industry or related fields.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a department of managers and project managers for gas construction projects.
• Organize the workforce for optimum efficiency across all regions.
• Manage the overall project portfolio to improve community and customer satisfaction, productivity, and financial efficiencies.
• Oversee high-risk, large, complex gas projects, ensuring completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Project Management policies and procedures.
• Provide written and oral presentations to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Represent Eversource at municipal and homeowner meetings, providing project overviews and answering questions.
• Provide expert witness testimony for assigned projects at regulatory proceedings.
• Guide and develop less experienced personnel to enhance workforce productivity.
• Manage team performance by setting expectations and providing timely feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program including salary range of $175,000-$195,000/year plus incentive.
• Emergency restoration assignment opportunities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree