Project Manager (Electricity), Capital Project Delivery

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Pension plan with company contribution

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Project Manager for our NE Project Mgmt & Construction team. This position can be based in Northboro, MA.

You will lead non-complex telecommunications projects through their lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, operations, and contractors to ensure delivery on scope, cost, and schedule. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of project coordination or management experience, with familiarity in SAP, Power BI, Primavera P6, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field; relevant experience in lieu of a degree considered
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, telecommunications, or field service operations
• Experience with fiber implementation, wireless solutions, and/or construction projects is a plus
• PMP certification preferred
• Proficiency with project tracking, reporting, and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, Primavera P6 and Procore is ideal but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and scheduling of legacy wireline and wireless migration project activities
• Coordinate project activities related to migrating leased transport circuits to private fiber connectivity
• Work with engineering and operations teams to track tasks, timelines, and deliverables
• Maintain project tracking tools and status reports
• Attend regular progress meetings with contractors and client representatives and provide status updates
• Track project trends and support corrective action plans
• Help identify project roadblocks and work with stakeholders to resolve them
• Monitor resource availability and communicate risks to leadership
• Support forecasting, budget tracking, and project reporting
• Prepare variance summaries and contribute to action plans for gaps
• Coordinate locate requests, right-of-way access, and permit-related activities
• Maintain effective communication among internal teams, contractors, customers, and stakeholders
• Work closely with contractors and customer technicians to support deployments
• Contribute to project management strategies, documentation, and execution plans
• Escalate issues when appropriate and ensure contracts are carried out
• Serve as day-to-day project contact for contractors and customer representatives on assigned workstreams

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or Utility Operations

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Project Manager (Electricity), Capital Project Delivery

About us

National Grid is hiring a Project Manager for our NE Project Mgmt & Construction team. This position can be based in Northboro, MA.

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

The successful candidate will lead non-complex telecommunications projects throughout their lifecycle, engaging key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of scope, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the planning and scheduling of legacy wireline and wireless migration project activities to help meet weekly and monthly service targets.
• Coordinate project activities related to migrating leased transport circuits to private fiber connectivity for locations in the National Grid service territory.
• Work with various engineering and operations teams to track tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain project tracking tools and status reports to monitor progress and performance.
• Attend regular progress meetings with contractors and client representatives and provide status updates.
• Track project trends and support corrective action plans to address schedule or delivery issues.
• Help identify project roadblocks and work with stakeholders to support timely resolution.
• Monitor resource availability and communicate risks or constraints to project leadership.
• Support forecasting, budget tracking, and project reporting activities.
• Prepare variance summaries and contribute to action plans for resolving gaps.
• Assist with coordination of locate requests, right-of-way access, and permit-related activities with internal and external teams.
• Maintain effective communication among internal teams, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with contractors and customer technicians to support successful deployments and service delivery.
• Contribute to project management strategies, documentation, and execution plans.
• Help ensure projects and contracts are carried out according to commitments, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Serve as a day-to-day project contact for contractors and customer representatives on assigned workstreams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in one of the following or related fields: Project Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or Utility Operations. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, telecommunications, or field service operations.
• Exposure to construction, excavation, locate operations, or utility-related projects is preferred.
• Experience with fiber implementation, wireless solutions, and/or construction projects is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred.
• Proficiency with project tracking, reporting, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, self-starting and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, Primavera P6 and Procore is ideal but not required.

More Information

Salary: $75,000.00 - $88,000.00 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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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.