Graduate Project Manager – Energy Capital Projects

National Grid; Northboro (IA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid is recruiting for its Graduate Development Program, Associate Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery. This year-long program develops real-world project management experience across Massachusetts energy projects.

You'll work with the Project Controls team on costs, schedules, and performance, gaining hands-on cross-functional exposure and mentoring throughout a structured development cycle with trainings and a capstone project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution. Preferably in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
• Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship in the United States

Responsibilities

• Build and develop project schedules across a portfolio of Transmission Line, Distribution Line and Substation projects.
• Monitor project spending, forecasts, and financial performance to support project controls.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics with accurate project data.
• Attend project status meetings to gather updates and update forecasts.
• Summarize financial performance and analyze cost trends, risks, and variances.
• Support cost forecasting and variance analysis to identify corrective actions.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost forecasting

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

National Grid is recruiting for its Graduate Development Program, Associate Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery. This year-long program develops real-world project management experience across Massachusetts energy projects.

You'll work with the Project Controls team on costs, schedules, and performance, gaining hands-on cross-functional exposure and mentoring throughout a structured development cycle with trainings and a capstone project.