Project Manager II, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Hooksett (NH); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Project Manager II, Transmission in Hooksett, NH. You will manage large, complex transmission projects across multiple external stakeholders to ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery while coordinating with Transmission Asset Management, Planning, Design, and Regulatory teams.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory acumen, and the ability to represent Eversource at municipal meetings and in regulatory proceedings.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of Project Management or related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or Finance/Business; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Owns the project scope, schedule and budget.
• Provides written and oral presentations to senior management, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Prepares written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings.
• Leads municipal, homeowner, and other interested party meetings.
• Provides guidance and development to team members and manages performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Budget management

Regulatory interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or Finance/Business/Equivalent

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Eversource is looking for a Project Manager II, Transmission located in Hooksett, NH. You will manage large, complex transmission projects in New Hampshire in a multi-external stakeholder environment to ensure all phases of approved projects are completed efficiently and within scope, on schedule, and within budget; and will work closely with management personnel in Transmission Asset Management, Transmission Planning, Design, Land Planning, Construction and Test, Finance, Regulatory Relations, Legal, and Purchasing. Assigned projects are multi-disciplined in nature, with multiple external stakeholders. In addition, projects are sensitive and have elevated financial exposure requiring direct communications with senior management. Individual will represent Eversource as the expert witness for ISO-NE CSC and other regulatory evidentiary proceedings. Individual is part of the management team and is expected to utilize proven leadership skills to manage team member’s performance and develop the individuals through developmental behavior interaction techniques. Primary duties will include overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of projects including the coordination of regulatory approvals and interface with regulators and local elected officials and town department managers; managing the development and process for evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design and construction, as well as for the procurement of material and support systems; and insuring that all aspects of the projects are documented and completed in accordance with company policies and all regulations and laws.

Essential Functions:

• Individual is assigned high risk, large, complex projects requiring close stakeholder interaction such as major substation builds or expansion projects, intricate interconnection agreements, transmission line construction, projects of high financial risk, or assigned to manage a specific portion of a major project to support the Project Director.
• Has overall responsibility and ownership of the Project scope, schedule and budget.
• Provide written and oral presentation to senior management, local and state governmental agencies and outside organizations.
• Prepares written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings.
• Takes the lead representing Eversource at municipal meetings, homeowner meetings, or other interested party meetings.
• Provides guidance and advice to less experienced personnel and continually develops others in the organization to produce a more productive work force.
• Manages performance of team members by identifying expectations, performance standards, and the use of timely feedback.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Through knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated, through experience, very high standards of professional and project management competence.
• Proven leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
• Ability to professionally represent Eversource at municipal meetings providing project overviews and answering questions.
• Possesses highly developed communication skills, i.e., the ability to listen, write clearly and concisely, make presentations before senior management and external stakeholders, ability to discuss ideas and be persuasive, and able to work effectively with all levels within Eversource, government agencies and outside organizations.
• Ability to grasp concepts, analyze project information, determine facts, be sensitive to underlying issues, and make well thought out recommendations/decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information and be sensitive to Corporate and Transmission Business’ strategic plans in formulating project decisions.
• Ability to assess team member’s abilities and motivational levels and adapt to appropriate leadership styles to produce optimal performance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience.
• All of the above plus the following: Master’s Degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of Project Management or related experience. Time can be supplemented by demonstrating competencies commensurate with a Project Manager II experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$122,700.00-$136,330.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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