Project Manager, Interconnections (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Project Manager (Customer Care) to lead construction activities for New Customer Connect Large Projects and DER/Solar Projects. The role requires strong PM capabilities, scheduling discipline, and cross-team collaboration.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of hands-on PM experience in electrical infrastructure. Travel between MA/CT/NH and emergency restoration readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible hands-on project management experience including electrical infrastructure.
• Experience in a regulated environment highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred or related professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end including schedule and budget.
• Advise teams on progress and financial status for projects/strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules and ensure SLA/timeline adherence.
• Lead customer meetings on-site and coordinate internal resources.
• Oversee invoicing, payments, and equipment tracking for projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering Rights and Legal for licenses/easements.

Skills

Electrical grid knowledge

Overhead systems

Underground systems

Sub-Station experience

TNVs/SNVs

Customer Stations

SCs (Construction)

Project management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Engineering/related

Tools

Maximo

Power Track

PowerClerk

Omni

Adept

iTOA

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.

Role and Scope of Position:

The Project Manager (Customer Care) serves as lead of construction activities for all customer work including New Customer Connect Large Projects and DER/Solar Projects.

Essential Functions:

• Provide overall management of the project with knowledge & experience in all segments (overhead, substation, underground, TNVs, SNVs, SCs, and Customer Stations), including schedule and budget management.


• Advises project teams on progress and financial status for projects and/or other strategic objectives


• Develops and maintains construction schedules


• Provides support and updates to project teams and management as needed.


• Tracks internal activities and WO progression and ensures budget adherence


• Meets with customers on site and with internal resources as needed.


• Works with appropriate internal teams to ensure SLA's and timeline requirements are met.


• Attends work center plannings meetings


• Manages the invoicing and payments for projects


• Tracks all the equipment needed for the project


• Works with the Engineering Department’s Rights Team and Legal Department for Licenses and Easements


• Prepares and delivers presentations summarizing financial status and economics of projects

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Understanding of electrical utility infrastructure


• Overhead


• Underground


• Sub-Station


• TNVs


• SNVs


• Customer Stations


• SCs

Strong project management skill:

• Extensive skills including the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively


• Demonstrated safety professional


• Ability to see the “big picture” and be customer centric


• Strategic and tactical project management skills


• Be able to handle multiple projects of various degrees of complexity


• Strong detail orientation as well as the ability to be thorough and precise


• Ability to work and communicate effectively with various levels of the organization


• Team leadership and membership.


• Strong customer service orientation.


• Strong functional understanding of computerized business systems.


• Demonstrated skill with applications (specifically Maximo, Power Track and PowerClerk, Omni, Adept, iTOA)


• Ability to multi-task and shift among multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbility to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences through both written and spoken communications.


• Initiative and personal ownership.


• Thorough understanding of the Eversource organization

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or other closely related discipline required. MBA; other advanced degree; formal project management certification or completed coursework; or related professional designations are strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) or more years of progressively responsible hands‑on experience that includes project‑related management and experience with electrical infrastructure.Experience within a regulated environment highly preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.


• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Mental Aspects

• N/A

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

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:$121,730.00-$135,250.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

5

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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