Project Manager (Electricity), Capital Project Delivery

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Project Manager for our New England Distribution Line Project Management team. This hybrid role can be based out of Massachusetts locations and will lead a portfolio of electric distribution capital projects from planning through construction and closeout.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget, using Primavera P6 and industry tools. Travel throughout the service territory is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently solve problems and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel throughout the service territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects from initiation through construction and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and provide monthly schedule updates.
• Identify project risks and issues early and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Monitor, forecast, and report project budgets, financial performance, and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements and timelines are met.
• Support project closeout activities, including financial reconciliation and customer-related project requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager (Electricity), Capital Project Delivery

About us

National Grid is hiring a Project Manager for our New England Distribution Line Project Management team. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of any of our Massachusetts locations.

Every day we deliver safe and reliable energy to homes, communities, and businesses. As the energy industry continues to evolve, we’re investing in critical infrastructure projects that support reliability, sustainability, and the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Our Project Management team oversees a portfolio of electric distribution capital projects across New England, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in support of customer and business needs.

In this role, you’ll manage projects from planning through construction and closeout, collaborating with stakeholders across the business to ensure successful project delivery.

Job Purpose

As a Project Manager within Capital Project Delivery, you will lead a portfolio of electric distribution infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll play a key role in supporting operational objectives, customer commitments, and the continued modernization of the electric grid. This is a hybrid role open to any Massachusettes location.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects from initiation through construction and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and provide monthly schedule updates.
• Identify project risks and issues early and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Monitor, forecast, and report project budgets, financial performance, and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements and timelines are met.
• Support project closeout activities, including financial reconciliation and customer-related project requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently solve problems and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel throughout the service territory.

Preferred

• Experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience managing capital or infrastructure-related projects.

More Information

Why National Grid?

• Help shape the future of New England’s electricity system.
• Work on high-impact initiatives that support reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts across engineering, operations, project management, and construction.
• Gain exposure to major grid modernization and infrastructure investment programs.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering value for customers and communities.

$109,000 - $128,000 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.

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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.