Lead Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Project Manager for our NY Electric Portfolio & Project Management team. This position can be based in Syracuse or Buffalo, NY.

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 Lead Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full lifecycle of complex electric infrastructure projects (distribution, transmission, substation, and DOT relocations), from front-end development through execution and close-out. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals, policies, and standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to establish project requirements and milestones, ensuring adherence to frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and reporting for efficient project delivery.
• Manage all phases of assigned projects, including planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out; activities include:
  • sign off and deliver projects to approved scope, cost estimate, schedule, and resource plan
  • control project scope, cost, quality, schedule, and risk management, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and company standards
  • acquire required permits, licenses, and land rights; manage engineering and design deliverables
  • administer contracted services, equipment, and material procurement
  • interface with operations and ensure successful commissioning and project acceptance
  • provide regular project status reports to team members and stakeholders
• Mentor and support project managers at all levels.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and leading process and policy enhancements (e.g., forecasting, schedule templates, contracts).
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Seek and promote best practices in project management within the team and work group.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in utility operations, engineering, construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management related discipline and/or significant relevant project management, engineering, and/or construction experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Professional Engineer’s (PE) license preferred
• Exceptional skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience in direct project development and design, including milestone management, resourcing, affordability, risk management, reporting, and team leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight budget, time, and resource constraints.
• Knowledge of power system operations, electrical and civil engineering, environmental, engineering economics, and familiarity with legal, purchasing, and utility accounting regulations.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history required.

More Information

Salary: $131,000.00 - $154,000.00 USD

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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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