Principal Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

natgridProd•Town of Colonie, NY

2d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Principal Project Manager (Electricity) for our Capital Delivery department. This position can be based in Albany, NY. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.Job Purpose The Principal Project Manager is a recognized leader in electric project delivery, responsible for overseeing high‑impact, complex projects across distribution, transmission, and substation systems within the Eastern Division. This role requires outstanding competence, deep technical expertise, and strategic leadership to drive excellence in project execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement. In addition, the Principal Project Manager serves as a subject matter expert in the discipline of project management and is responsible for mentoring, training, and upskilling Project Managers across the Complex Project Management team.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive project management experience in electric utility infrastructure.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an additional four years of relevant project management experience; Master’s degree preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, or ability to obtain within one year.
Demonstrated expertise as a subject matter expert in a project discipline (e.g., substation, distribution, transmission lines) or portfolio (e.g., battery energy storage, distributed generation).
Strong working knowledge of utility accounting principles, Primavera P6 scheduling, and contract management.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight budget, schedule, and resource constraints.
Exceptional skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
High standards of integrity, initiative, judgment, and strategic thinking.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic oversight and expert guidance across all phases of the project lifecycle, including: Project communications and team leadership
Accountability and Control of scope, cost, quality, schedule, and risk
Compliance with environmental, safety, and National Grid standards and policies
Acquisition of required permits, licenses, and land rights
Oversight of engineering and design deliverables
Procurement and administration of contracted services, equipment, and materials
Construction execution, operational interfaces, and commissioning
Project close‑out activities and formal acceptance
Preparation and delivery of clear, concise project status reports to stakeholders
Acting as a senior mentor and coach to Project Managers at all levels, providing technical guidance, best practices, and career development support.
Leading large‑scale training initiatives to strengthen project management capabilities across the division, with emphasis on complex project delivery.
Serving as a manager proxy when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision‑making.
Driving continuous improvement by identifying, developing, and implementing enhancements to project management processes, tools, and policies (e.g., forecasting, scheduling templates, contracting strategies).
Promoting innovation and continuous improvement in safety, including the adoption of new tools, technologies, and delivery methodologies.
Communicating effectively at all organizational levels, including developing executive‑level presentations and leading complex stakeholder engagements.
Fostering a high‑performance team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and delivery excellence.