Project Manager, Interconnections (hybrid schedule)

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

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Project Manager (Customer Care) to lead construction activities for New Customer Connect Large Projects and DER/Solar Projects in its service regions. You will manage scope across overhead, substations, underground, TNVs, SNVs, SCs, and customer stations, while controlling schedule and budget.

Travel between MA/CT/NH may be required, and you will work with multiple internal teams to meet SLAs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or advanced degree and formal project management designation preferred.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure and regulated environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the project with schedule and budget oversight.
• Advises teams on progress and financial status for projects and objectives.
• Develops and maintains construction schedules and coordinates with stakeholders.
• Manages invoicing, payments, and equipment tracking for projects.
• Liaises with Rights and Legal teams for licenses and easements.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

PM certification preferred

MBA strongly preferred

Tools

Maximo

Power Track

PowerClerk

Omni

Adept

iTOA

Job description

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: a. Understanding of electrical utility infrastructure Overhead Underground Sub-Station TNVs SNVs Customer Stations SCs
• b. 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 simultaneously Ability 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 work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays 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 work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

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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: $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.

EOO 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. VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.