Lead Project Manager

National Grid plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Lead Program Manager for the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) group, based in Brooklyn, NY. You will oversee projects to meet local, state, and federal environmental requirements, guiding investigations through remedy implementations.

You will manage a team of environmental professionals, interface with regulators, and ensure financial and schedule forecasting while driving safety and compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or engineering field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a related area.
• PMP or ability to obtain within 2 years of joining.
• Professional certification/license (e.g., LSP/PE/LEP/CHMM/PG).
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience coordinating complex multi-party sites and budgeting/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement procedural best practices for safe, efficient project execution.
• Lead complex SIR projects from investigation through remediation.
• Ensure remediation activities comply with CERCLA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act.
• Oversee soil excavation, groundwater extraction, vapor mitigation, on-site treatment, dredging.
• Interface with regulators at local, state, and federal levels.
• Provide technical support to internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Manage environmental contractors and consultants; monitor contractual obligations.
• Forecast budgets and progress to ensure cost-effective implementation.
• Maintain high standards of organization and communication in all projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Science or Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree a plus

PMP certification

Professional license (LSP/PE/LEP/CHMM/PG)

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams)

Job description

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience Business Unit New York Jurisdiction Requisition No. 11996 City Brooklyn, US, 11211 Date posted 1 October 2026

National Grid is hiring a Lead Program Manager for our Site Investigation and Remediation department. This position can be based in Brooklyn, 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

As a Lead Program Manager, you will be responsible for direct oversight and management of projects for the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) department to maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Promote and implement procedural best practices to ensure all project activities are performed in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Manage complex SIR projects from investigation through remedy implementation.
• Ensure all remediation plans and activities are conducted in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act).
• Oversee the implementation of remediation activities such as soil excavation, groundwater extraction, vapor mitigation, on-site treatment processes, and dredging.
• Routinely interface with regulators at the local, state, and federal level.
• Responsible for providing technical support to other National Grid departments (i.e. Community, Legal, Real Estate, Electric Operations, Gas Operations).
• Manage a team of environmental contractors and consultants and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Monitor and control a wide range of projects while maintaining financial and progress forecasting to ensure efficient and cost-effective implementation.
• Must have a high degree of organizational and communication skills.
• Ensure projects comply with internal and external safety standards, policies and processes and comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations and approved work plans.
• Responsible for project-specific financial reporting to track budget spend and ensure effective financial management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific disciplines (Geology, Environmental Science, etc.) or Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. Master’s Degree a plus.
• 10+ years of professional development within a related area.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to attain one within 2 years of joining the company.
• Professional certification or license (i.e., LSP, PE, LEP, CHMM, PG).
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to administer complex projects including multi-party sites while managing and updating appropriate budget and financial reporting obligations.

More Information

Salary: $142,000.00 - 166,000.00 USD Annually

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.
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Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

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.