Lead Project Manager, Gas Capital Project Delivery

National Grid; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Lead Project Manager for LNG gas capital project delivery. This role requires 7+ years of experience in project management and familiarity with LNG projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing scope, schedule, and budgets while collaborating with various departments to ensure project success. Compensation ranges from $142,000 to $167,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management, construction, or engineering.
• Strong skills in prioritizing work and managing multiple projects.
• Experience with LNG, gas system operations, and environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to project teams for LNG gas projects.
• Oversee LNG projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Foster teamwork across various departments.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Change management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity National Grid is hiring a Lead Project Manager, Gas Capital Project Delivery for our Waltham, MA office.

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.

The Role

The Role Our team collaborates with internal and external partners to successfully execute large, complex LNG gas projects while maintaining adherence to schedules, budgets, and risk management.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership to project teams, ensuring the successful delivery of Capital Projects within the LNG portfolio in New England, focusing on safe and reliable natural gas delivery
• Oversee LNG projects, including new facilities and major modifications, while managing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure timely completion
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration across various departments, including Engineering, Operations, and Asset Management, to optimize resource utilization
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and National Grid standards, including obtaining necessary permits
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all project-related documents and prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders and senior leadership
• Negotiate and execute change orders with design teams and contractors, ensuring all project adjustments are documented and approved
• Promote best practices in project management and provide consulting expertise to peers, while also engaging with regulatory agencies as needed

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant experience in project management, engineering, and construction operations is required; an MBA is preferred
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred, along with proven experience in delivering complex projects successfully
• 7+ years of experience in project management, construction, or engineering roles, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Familiarity with LNG, gas system operations, and relevant industry codes and regulations is preferred, along with direct experience in construction and environmental projects
• Strong skills in prioritizing work, managing multiple projects, influencing, negotiating, and change management, with a focus on budget and time constraints
• Experience with project management tools like Primavera P6 is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

More Information

Salary

$142,000 - $167,000 a year

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.