Manager (Capital Contract Management), Contract Management

natgridProd • Waltham, MA

4d • $147,000 - $172,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Manager for its Capital Contract Management department in Waltham, Massachusetts. This is a hybrid role. The position leads and coaches a team responsible for contract development and commercial oversight of outsourced construction and EPC projects. The role oversees contract development, change management, contract compliance, risk management, dispute resolution, and identification of capital expenditure efficiencies across a portfolio of outsourced capital projects.

The Manager provides administrative oversight and effective leadership for the team, develops department capability, and maintains internal and external relationships. The role requires prioritizing a broad range of issues, following through on deliverables, communicating basic and complex information to stakeholders at all management levels, and leading analysis and resolution of contract and commercial issues related to outsourced construction and EPC contracts. The position offers advancement opportunities within and across career bands as the employee develops experience, expertise, and technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in contracts, construction management, or project management within the electric utility industry.
• At least 2 years of experience commercially managing delivery via Job Order Contracting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Power BI, MS Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience managing and coaching teams and developing employees.
• At least 2 years of experience with EPC or large-scale capital delivery contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative oversight of the team.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop team members and required department capability.
• Oversee team support for a portfolio of outsourced capital projects.
• Oversee contract development, change management, contract compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Identify capital expenditure efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize a broad range of issues, follow through, and complete deliverables on time.
• Communicate basic and complex information effectively in writing and verbally across management levels and stakeholder groups.
• Lead analysis and resolution of contract and commercial issues concerning outsourced construction and EPC contracts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager