Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

natgridProd • City of Syracuse, NY

9d • $105,000 - $124,000

About The Position

About us 
National Grid is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our NY Electric Portfolio & Project Management department. This position can be based in Syracuse, 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 Dynamic Planning and Resource Management Project Manager is responsible for the operational efficiency and excellence of select portfolios of work within the Electric Transmission Line and Substation Engineering processes.  Key Accountabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of project and/or program management or related experience preferred.
• Experience to include program management, engineering resource planning, functional management, engineering planning or operationally related areas.
• Proven ability to develop, gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of programs required.
• Proficiency in project and work management software including Primavera (P6) and Power Plant preferred.
• Familiarity with transmission line and substation engineering, design, permitting, construction, and closeout activities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• On a monthly basis, track, report, and monitor project, program, or blanket financials and milestones.
• Identify and monitor risks to the engineering workplans including major permit issues or restrictions, logistical problems, material issues, and cost constraints or contractual problems and recommend appropriate action.
• Communicate project requirements and schedules to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering Leadership and Project Management to develop strategies for the 5+ year workplan.
• Challenge existing processes and continuously seek ways to do things better to drive greater efficiencies for the business.
• Produce high level and detailed forecasting models and work schedules to support senior management in defining resource planning strategies.
• Manage Transmission & Substation Engineering workplans and implement resource strategies to meet regulatory, budgetary, and jurisdictional goals for the New York Electric Portfolio.
• Analyze and monitor resource and financial forecasts within portfolio using project management software (Primavera P6) for optimal workplan delivery.

What This Job Offers

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