Lead Project Manager, Gas Capital Project Delivery

National Grid plc; Melville (NY); Vor Ort; USD 158.000 - 185.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Grid is seeking a Lead Project Manager for NY Gas Capital Project Delivery in Melville, NY. This role oversees a large portfolio of capital projects, including pipelines, LNG/CNG facilities, and related infrastructure, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets up to $100M, coordinate with senior leaders and external regulators, and drive on-time, on-budget project delivery across the Downstate NY territory.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience with project management and construction.
• Certified Project Management Professional, preferred.
• Experience delivering complex capital projects.
• Knowledge of gas system operations and industry codes preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Aufgaben

• Perform project management to ensure successful completion of capital construction projects.
• Develop and control project scope, budget, schedule, contracts, and resources.
• Ensure timely completion through scheduling and material deliveries.
• Ensure environmental, safety and company standards compliance; obtain necessary permits.
• Coordinate accounting, cost, forecast and construction functions related to the project.
• Know project plans, contracts, permits and related documents; manage change orders.
• Prepare and issue progress reports to team and stakeholders.
• Manage project closeout for project acceptance.
• Engage effectively with union environments and external stakeholders.
• Drive efficiencies to deliver on-schedule, on-budget results while upholding safety and quality.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Contract management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Project Manager, Gas Capital Project Delivery

About us

National Grid is Hiring a Lead Project Manager NY Gas Project Management in our Melville, NY location.

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

Responsible and accountable for managing a large portfolio ($50MM - $100MM USD) of complex capital projects in the Downstate NY territory; which will allow for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to existing and future customers. Such projects include, transmission pipelines, distribution main, public works, peak-shaving facilities (LNG/CNG), regulator/take stations, bridge/railroad/water crossings, and other special capital projects. The Lead Project Manager is responsible for careful stewardship and practical management throughout the entire project lifecycle; including the planning, delivery, management, and governance of assigned projects in accordance with the National Grid Network Development Process (NDP). High visibility role that involves corresponding with senior staff, executive leadership and external stakeholders; including elected officials and government regulatory authorities.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform Project Management functions to ensure the successful completion of capital construction projects, including:
• Develop, gain necessary approval and control of project scope, project budget, schedule, contract documents and resource plan; quality and schedule parameters / risk management;
• Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries and the management of material and documents submittals/approvals per company standards and policy.
• Compliance with environmental, safety and National Grid standards and policies; acquisition of required permits, licenses and land rights;
• Coordinates and provides direction for the accounting, cost, forecast and construction functions as they relate to the completion of the project.
• Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, contract, contractors, purchase orders, project correspondences, permits, shop drawings, submittals and all project related documents.
• Negotiate, issue and execute change orders (proposals) to design team, contractors and others.
• Prepare and issue progress reports on regular basis to team members and stakeholders.
• Manage project closeout process for project acceptance.
• Understands working with a union environment.
• Drive efficiencies across projects for on-schedule, on budget delivery in alignment with company values, safety objectives and quality standards.
• Create and promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization throughout the department, the project team(s) and project support groups; including members from Engineering & Design departments, Operations, Asset Management groups, Supply Chain Management, Business and Commercial Services, Real Estate, Environmental and Administrative Service groups
• Demonstrate a high level of initiation, integrity and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive collaborative manner.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline and/or significant relevant project management, engineering and construction experience, in all aspects of utility substation/line construction operations. MBA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience with project management, construction.
• Certified Project Management Professional, preferred.
• Demonstrate experience with successful delivery of complex projects.
• Lead high performing teams; ability to foster a high energy environment, whereby team members can openly discuss relevant issues and there is a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of gas system operations, gas industry codes/regulations, preferred.
• Experience with construction, environmental, and/or engineering projects.
• Bottom-line oriented, budget-conscious, metric/measurement driven.
• Experience with Primavera P6, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

More Information

158,000 - $185,000 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.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

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.

We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Incentive Pay

Depending on your role, you’ll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

Retirement

We offer a generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. For every £1 you contribute, we’ll add £2. You can also make extra voluntary contributions to boost your retirement savings.