Lead Substation Construction Planner

National Grid plc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a Lead Construction Planner in Syracuse or Albany, NY to turn complex substation projects into executable schedules. You will partner with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to optimize timelines, resources, and performance metrics for safe, on-time delivery.

This on-site role requires regular field presence and will involve travel across UNY to develop scopes, assess bids, and present progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree or relative job experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in construction analysis, construction management, project management, or related field, preferably within Utility construction.
• Demonstrated leadership and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Preferred proficiency in administrative support tools (SAP, Concur, Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for substation construction projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to gather input and ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ability to travel across UNY territory as required may require overnight stay for multiple days/nights including Storm duty.
• Analyze project requirements and develop construction methodologies that optimize efficiency and safety.
• Assist in the preparation of scopes for bid events, ensuring clarity and completeness to facilitate accurate bidding by contractors.
• Support the evaluation of contractor bids by providing insights on scheduling, resource implications, and methodology.
• Attend project scheduling meetings for each division with managers in-person.
• Conduct regular reviews of project schedules and update stakeholders on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Utilize project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore) to create and manage schedules and reports.
• Willingness to travel statewide to meet with supervisors to develop SOWs, visit sites for upcoming projects, visit active sites to identify constructability challenges/lessons learned for future implementation.
• Provide administrative support and guidance to Director, Construction Managers, and Supervisors including the development and presentation of various deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Concur

Ariba

Job description

National Grid plc is seeking a Lead Construction Planner in Syracuse or Albany, NY to turn complex substation projects into executable schedules. You will partner with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to optimize timelines, resources, and performance metrics for safe, on-time delivery.

This on-site role requires regular field presence and will involve travel across UNY to develop scopes, assess bids, and present progress to leadership.