Principal Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

National Grid • Worcester, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Principal Project Manager for our Project Management & Construction department to work as a hybrid role at our Worcester, MA, Northboro, MA or Waltham, MA office locations. Time will be spent in office or remote and will include travel to multiple locations. The New England Electric Major Projects team drives project management for major electric capital construction project investments, leading the clean energy transformation. Projects include multi-year complex, Transmission-Line, Distribution-Line and Substation construction projects. The Principal Project Manager will lead teams of project managers, engineers, and other subject matter experts to drive capital construction projects, ensuring safe delivery within budget, schedule and scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or other relevant fields, coupled with significant experience in project management, engineering, contracts, construction, and operations.
• 10+ years of experience within the electric utility sector in one or more of the following areas: project management, engineering, contracts, construction or operations.
• 10+ years of detailed project financial forecasting and reporting.
• 10+ years of managing, coaching teams and developing employees.
• 10+ years of experience presenting to executives.
• Primavera P6, Procore and PowerPlan experience.
• Microsoft Office, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Point, Excel, Word and MS Teams experience.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Underground and subsea transmission experience.
• MBA, master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• PMP / CAPM certification, PE license or other relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive best-in-class strategic, critical, and complex electric capital construction projects ensuring safe delivery, within budget, schedule and scope taking proactive measures to mitigate risks and optimize project efficiency.
• Own decisions in risk management including calculated risks and outcomes.
• Drive project compliance with internal business management system (BMS) for major projects.
• Direct siting, permitting, regulatory approvals including intricate cost recovery mechanisms, and customer/community commitments.
• Drive early identification and cross-functional leadership to mitigate emerging issues and drive actionable solutions.
• Lead project strategy and update presentations to senior leaders including steering committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Mentor junior project managers.
• Provide emergency storm restoration support during weather events.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• Dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

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