Lead Project Controls Specialist, Project Controls & Reporting

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc in Northborough, MA seeks a Lead Project Controls Specialist to manage schedules and costs for a multi‑billion-dollar project portfolio. You will lead the development and analysis of schedules, budgets, and earned value while guiding project teams through complex control issues.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in project controls or related fields, with Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management experience; SAP/Procore is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls, PM or data analytics/logic required.
• Experience with utility/construction projects preferred.
• Experience with scheduling and cost management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and SAP/Procore is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop project schedules across a portfolio of transmission, distribution, and substation projects using WBS; analyze costs for trends and optimization.
• Track monthly progress to ensure data accuracy and consistency for monthly reporting.
• Report milestones, planned value, earned value, and percent complete with comments.
• Attend status meetings and update forecasts and schedules per progress discussions.
• Conduct variance analysis using SPI and CPI to support project controls decisions.

Skills

Project Controls

Project Management

Data Analytics

Influencing & Negotiating

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Procore

Job description

Lead Project Controls Specialist, Project Controls & Reporting

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Project Controls Specialist for our Project Controls & Reporting department in Northborough, MA.

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 Project Controls team is accountable for the development, management, update, and analysis of project schedules and costs for a $9B-$10B dollar portfolio of complex, capital, electric projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for building and developing project schedules across a portfolio of Transmission Line, Distribution Line and Substation projects. The schedules will be built using the agreed work breakdown structure to support key stakeholder groups. And/or proactively analyze project costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Progress each project every month to ensure all projects are monitored for project controls in line with the monthly reporting cycle, checking accuracy and consistency of data.
• Report milestones, planned value and earned value data, % complete on projects and provide project commentaries.
• Attend project status meetings – report on major material status; update forecast and schedule per progress discussion.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide specialized direction and recommendation to project teams and management for the resolution of diverse project controls issues.
• Earned Value Management by working with the project manager to:
• Develop of the budget/planned value of work based on the scope of work.
• Determine the actual value of work completed by the project team based on milestones and objectives.
• Calculate the earned value of the physical work completed.
• Perform variance analysis including schedule and cost variances using indices such as the schedule performance index (SPI) and cost performance index (CPI).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management or Data Analytics/Logic
• Utility/Construction experience is preferred
• Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Extensive Cost Management experience required.
• SAP & Procore experience would be ideal but not required
• Experienced working under tight deadlines
• Experienced in influencing, persuading, communicating, challenging, and negotiating.
• Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

More Information

#LI-Hybrid #LI-ES1

$147,000 - $172,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

• Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.
• Private medical insurance for self and family.