Energy Project Management Graduate Associate Program

National Grid Plc; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement for undergrad/GR

Job summary

National Grid invites graduates to join a year‑long Associate Project Manager program in Massachusetts. You will support major energy infrastructure projects, working with the Project Controls team to track costs, schedules, and performance.

The role provides early‑career exposure to reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration across a portfolio of transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027; readiness to start the program June 7, 2027 or July 12, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop project schedules across Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects using the WBS.
• Monitor project spending, forecasts, and financial performance to support cost control and monthly reporting.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics with accurate, timely data.
• Attend status meetings to gather updates and adjust forecasts based on progress.
• Summarize financial performance and analyze cost trends, risks, opportunities, and variances.
• Support cost forecasting and variance analysis by tracking budgeted vs actual expenditures.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

National Grid invites graduates to join a year‑long Associate Project Manager program in Massachusetts. You will support major energy infrastructure projects, working with the Project Controls team to track costs, schedules, and performance.

The role provides early‑career exposure to reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration across a portfolio of transmission, distribution, and substation projects.