VP, Project Mgmt. and Construction

About us

At National Grid, we are committed to delivering safe and reliable energy to the customers and communities we serve.

We are one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the US — serving more than 20 million people throughout New York and Massachusetts.

We are at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society — transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Every day we work with stakeholders to promote the development and implementation of more sustainable, innovative and affordable energy solutions.

We are proud of the contributions our work and our people make towards the prosperity and wellbeing of our customers, communities and investors.

Job Purpose

The Vice President, Project Management & Construction is accountable for the successful execution of New England Electric's capital projects and programs, leading the organizations responsible for project management, project controls, major projects, construction, transmission maintenance, siting, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.

The role ensures investments are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company requirements while building the organizational capability required to execute New England Electric's long-term capital investment plan.

Key Accountabilities

Safety Leadership

Provide visible executive leadership to ensure safety remains the highest priority across all project, construction, maintenance, and contractor activities.

Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through strong operational discipline, risk management, contractor oversight, and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention.

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
Project & Program Execution

Lead the successful execution of capital projects and programs across transmission, substations, distribution, and grid modernization initiatives.

Accountable for project performance across safety, scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder commitments.

Ensure effective project management, governance, project controls, forecasting, and risk management practices are consistently applied across all projects and programs.

Drive improvements in project execution, predictability, and delivery performance through standardization, governance, and continuous improvement.

Construction & Maintenance Delivery

Lead all construction and transmission maintenance activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.

Establish construction strategies and delivery models that optimize safety, productivity, quality, and schedule performance.

Ensure effective contractor management and performance oversight across the delivery organization.
Stakeholder, Permitting & Siting Execution

Lead transmission siting, permitting, public engagement, and stakeholder activities required to enable successful project execution.

Ensure projects secure required approvals, permits, and stakeholder support in alignment with project schedules and business objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, municipalities, government agencies, community stakeholders, customers, and elected officials.

Organizational Capability & Strategic Partnerships

Build the people, processes, systems, tools, and governance necessary to safely and successfully execute New England Electric's capital investment program.

Develop high-performing teams and leadership capability through talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning.

Establish strong relationships with labor leadership, contractors, and strategic partners to ensure sustainable execution capability and long-term success.

Business Performance & Governance

Provide effective stewardship of capital and operating expenditures associated with project and construction execution.

Ensure robust governance, financial controls, forecasting, and performance reporting are in place to support sound decision-making and accountability.

Balance safety, quality, schedule, affordability, stakeholder commitments, and customer outcomes in all execution decisions.

Knowledge & Experience

Capital Project & Program Execution – Extensive experience leading the successful end to end execution of large, complex infrastructure projects and programs in a utility, construction, engineering, or similarly asset-intensive environment.

Construction, Contractor & Workforce Leadership – Deep understanding of construction delivery, contractor management, labor relations, workforce planning, and execution strategies required to safely deliver capital investments at scale.

Project Governance & Controls – Demonstrated experience establishing and leading project management, project controls, forecasting, risk management, commercial management, and governance processes that drive predictable project outcomes.

Stakeholder, Regulatory & Permitting Management – Experience obtaining permits, managing stakeholder interests, and working effectively with regulators, government agencies, municipalities, community groups, and customers to support infrastructure delivery.

Executive Leadership & Organizational Transformation – Proven ability to lead large organizations, develop leadership talent, drive cultural and operational change, and build the capabilities required to execute increasingly complex capital investment programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred. 

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or other asset-intensive industries. 

Demonstrated success leading large-scale capital project and construction organizations within a regulated environment. 

Proven experience managing major contractors, labor relationships, and complex stakeholder environments. 

Strong track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering transformational business results through safe, disciplined execution.

More Information

Hiring Manager - Chris Laird, COO Electric New England

Location - Northboro/Waltham MA

Closing Date: 28/10/2026