Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

National Grid in Waltham, MA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major electric capital construction projects within the New England Electric Major Projects team. The role is hybrid and requires living within commutable distance of our locations.

You will drive multi-year transmission, distribution, and substation initiatives, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and local communities to ensure safe, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 3+ years in engineering, project management, utility construction, or equivalent.
• Strong initiative, integrity and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and finalization of MSAs and construction contracts.
• Manage siting, permitting, regulatory approvals and cost recovery mechanisms.
• Manage project finances and schedules within budget and timelines.
• Coordinate contractors and project teams to deliver on time and within scope.
• Ensure SHES standards and OSHA regulations compliance on site.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and regular progress reporting.
• Provide emergency storm restoration support when needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

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

Why National Grid?

• 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.

$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.

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.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

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.