Project Manager II, Transmission (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

1d•$122,700 - $136,330•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is hiring a Project Manager II to manage large, complex transmission projects in Connecticut in a multi-external-stakeholder environment. The role is responsible for completing all phases of approved projects efficiently, within scope, on schedule, and within budget. The Project Manager works closely with teams across Transmission Asset Management, Transmission Planning, Design, Land Planning, Construction and Test, Finance, Regulatory Relations, Legal, and Purchasing. Projects may be sensitive and carry elevated financial exposure, requiring direct communication with senior management. The Project Manager may represent Eversource as an expert witness in ISO-NE CSC and other regulatory evidentiary proceedings and is expected to lead, manage team performance, and develop team members. The position owns project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinates regulatory approvals and interfaces with regulators, elected officials, and municipal department managers; and manages the development and evaluation of bids for engineering, design, construction, materials, and support systems. The role ensures project documentation and completion comply with company policies, regulations, and laws. Assigned projects may include major substation construction or expansions, interconnection agreements, transmission line construction, and other high-risk projects, or a portion of a major project in support of a Project Director. This role offers a hybrid schedule, with current guidelines requiring at least three office days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The third office day is set with the supervisor based on department needs. Employees must be able to work up to five days in the office when needed or if the policy changes. Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire may be necessary, and the employee must be available for emergency restoration assignments. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position. The position is regular, with one opening, and is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range is $122,700–$136,330, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

At least five years of project management or related experience; time may be supplemented by demonstrating competencies commensurate with Project Manager II experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or an equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Thorough knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Demonstrated high standards of professional and project management competence.
Proven leadership, team-building, coaching, problem-solving, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
Ability to schedule, plan, and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
Ability to represent Eversource professionally at municipal meetings, provide project overviews, and answer questions.
Highly developed communication skills, including listening, clear writing, concise communication, presentations to senior management and external stakeholders, persuasion, and effective collaboration across the company and with external organizations.
Ability to grasp concepts, analyze project information, determine facts, identify underlying issues, and make well-considered recommendations and decisions.
Ability to analyze and interpret information and account for corporate and Transmission Business strategic plans when making project decisions.
Ability to assess team members’ abilities and motivation and adapt leadership styles to achieve optimal performance.
Ability to work at least three days per week in the office under current hybrid guidelines and up to five days in the office when required.
Availability for emergency restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.
Ability to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned high-risk, large, complex transmission projects, or a specific portion of a major project supporting a Project Director.
Own and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate regulatory approvals and interfaces with regulators, local elected officials, and municipal department managers.
Manage development and evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design, and construction, and procurement of materials and support systems.
Ensure projects are documented and completed in accordance with company policies, regulations, and laws.
Provide written and oral presentations to senior management, governmental agencies, and outside organizations.
Prepare written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings.
Represent Eversource at municipal, homeowner, and other interested-party meetings, providing project overviews and answering questions.
Represent Eversource as an expert witness in ISO-NE CSC and other regulatory evidentiary proceedings.
Guide and develop less experienced personnel through developmental interactions.
Manage team-member performance by setting expectations and performance standards and providing timely feedback.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Transmission Asset Management, Transmission Planning, Design, Land Planning, Construction and Test, Finance, Regulatory Relations, Legal, and Purchasing.
Be available for emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.