Lead Project Manager, Site Investigation and Remediation

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

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Lead Program Manager in Brooklyn to oversee sediment cleanup and complex remediation projects. You will coordinate across engineering and remediation activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive project strategy with senior stakeholders.

Requires 10+ years in environmental remediation or related infrastructure, strong financial controls, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Excel, Primavera P6, and ArcGIS. PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental-related field.
• 10+ years in environmental remediation or related infrastructure.
• 5+ years managing complex civil or environmental construction projects.
• 5+ years in construction financial management, cost development, or financial assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of environmental remediation, cost estimating, construction management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical plans, cost assumptions, schedules, and supporting project documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D for reviewing drawings.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling.
• GIS (ArcGIS) for spatial analysis.
• PE license preferred; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Principal Program Manager and Regional Director to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and administrative teams.
• Support procurement activities; review invoices, change notices, and payments.
• Ensure financial controls and audit-ready project documentation.
• Collaborate with technical experts and the Principal Program Manager for project execution.
• Review contractor plans, cost estimates, and designs for alignment with specs and contract terms.
• Perform and oversee reviews of cost-estimate assumptions, unit rates, quantities, and supporting docs.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and identify follow-up actions.

Skills

Project management

Financial controls

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

About us

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

National Grid is seeking a highly experienced Lead Program Manager to oversee complex civil and environmental remediation projects, particularly sediment cleanup. This role requires strong project management, financial oversight, contractor and consultant management, and environmental remediation experience. The Lead Program Manager will provide leadership and coordination across engineering and remediation activities, ensuring that company standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives are met.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Principal Program Manager and SIR Regional Director in achieving strategic and operational goals.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and administrative teams.
• Support procurement activities and contract administration, including reviewing invoices and change notices and recommending payment or rejection.
• Ensure financial controls are maintained and project documentation is audit-ready.
• Partner with technical subject-matter experts and the Principal Program Manager for assigned projects to drive execution and project strategy.
• Review contractor plans, cost estimates, and design drawings for alignment with specifications and contract terms.
• Perform and oversee detailed reviews of cost-estimate assumptions, unit rates, quantities, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct site visits to monitor work progress, document findings, and identify required follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management, geology, environmental science, or a related discipline required.
• At least 10 years of experience in environmental remediation, construction management, program management, project controls, engineering, or related infrastructure projects required.
• At least 5 years managing complex civil or environmental construction projects, including collaboration with project accounting and estimating teams required.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction financial management, cost development, or financial assurance required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of environmental remediation, cost estimating, construction management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical plans, cost assumptions, schedules, and supporting project documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• AutoCAD / Civil 3D - For reviewing and interpreting engineering design drawings required.
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced skills) required.
• Primavera P6 or MS Project for construction scheduling and milestone tracking required.
• GIS Software (e.g., ArcGIS) for spatial analysis of environmental data and site mapping required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred (or willingness to obtain it within three years).

More Information

Salary: $142,000.00 - 1666,000.00 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.