Senior Project Manager

National Grid; Northborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the New England Electric Major Projects team based in Waltham. This hybrid role requires you to lead multi-year transmission, distribution, and substation projects, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and communities to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

You will mentor Associate Project Managers and shape the execution strategy from planning through construction, while maintaining budget, schedule, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, project management, utility construction, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrate initiative, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders, contractors, regulators, and officials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Capital Delivery process, including MSAs and construction contracts, with engineering, scheduling, cost estimates and risk work.
• Manage siting, permitting, regulatory approvals including cost recovery mechanisms.
• Control project finances and schedules, ensure adherence to budget and timelines; address deviations and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate contractors and project teams to deliver scope on time and with minimal disruption.
• Monitor safety, SHES standards, OSHA compliance, and environmental regulations on sites.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder communications and regular progress reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

National Grid is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our New England Electric Major Projects team based in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid position. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of one of our locations. In this role, you'll lead the delivery of major electric infrastructure projects that support grid reliability and the transition to a cleaner energy future. You'll manage complex, multi-year transmission, distribution, and substation projects from planning through construction, working with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and local communities to ensure successful project outcomes.

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 New England Electric Major Projects team drives project management for major electric capital construction project investments, leading the clean energy transformation and significant portfolio growth. Projects include multi-year complex, large-scale substation, transmission and distribution projects. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing the execution of major electric capital construction projects, ensuring safe and efficient delivery within budget, schedule, and scope, while coordinating with stakeholders and supporting strategic project objectives. This role offers the opportunity to mentor Associate Project Managers and grow into more senior leadership roles based on performance and experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with the Capital Delivery process by overseeing the development and finalization of MSA (Master Service Agreement) and construction contracts. This includes managing preliminary engineering, baseline schedule, detailed cost estimate, risk profile, and resource strategy.
• Manage siting, permitting, regulatory approvals including cost recovery mechanisms, and customer/community commitments.
• Manage project finances and schedules, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and timelines. Identify and address any deviations promptly, taking proactive measures to mitigate risks and optimize project efficiency.
• Manage and coordinate contractors and project teams to successfully deliver projects to time, cost and specification and with minimal disruption.
• Monitor contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid SHES standards, Health & Safety requirements, Environmental legislation and OSHA regulations.
• Comply with internal business management system (BMS) for major projects.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand their requirements, expectations, and feedback. Foster positive relationships, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate the permitting process by liaising with relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. Proactively address any permitting challenges or delays to minimize project disruptions.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, including regular reporting on project progress, risks, and milestones. Foster transparency and engagement, addressing stakeholder inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor and control the investment throughout the process providing regular project monthly status reports including: SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management and competent, accurate and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting including cost recovery, and business and capital planning.
• Provide emergency storm restoration support during weather events.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, project management, utility construction, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrate exceptional personal initiative, integrity, and effective interpersonal skills while fostering positive and collaborative relationships with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

More Information

• Help shape the future of New England's electricity system.
• Lead projects that support reliability, affordability, and the clean energy transition.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, construction, operations, and project delivery.
• Gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure investments and complex capital programs.
• Be part of a company committed to safety, innovation, and delivering value for customers and communities.

Salary

$123,000 - $160,000 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.

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