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National Grid is hiring a Lead Project Manager for our Gas Capital Project Delivery Department in Syracuse, 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 provides leadership and clear direction to the Gas Capital Project Delivery teams. It's directly responsible for the delivery, management, and governance of assigned projects in accordance with the National Grid project management processes defined by scope, schedule, and quality.

Key Accountabilities

Manage gas distribution and transmission pipeline, regulator station, and other related asset projects, including new facilities, major additions, replacements, and retrofit projects.

Responsible for leading all aspects of assigned projects, including:

• Communications and team leadership.

• Deliver approved scope, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.

• Control of project scope, cost, quality, and schedule parameters/risk management.

• Compliance with environmental, safety, and National Grid standards and policies.

• Adherence with all project permits.

• Project closure activities.

• Weekly and monthly project reporting.

• Project forecasting.

• Assuring project savings.

• Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization both throughout a network delivery organization. Supporting groups within this organization include Engineering, Operations, Asset Management, Environmental, Resource Coordination, and others.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project management is required.

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree desirable), preferably in management discipline and/or significant relevant engineering, environmental, and construction experience in all aspects of utility construction operations or 10+ years of relevant work experience.

• Certified Project Management Professional preferred.

• Experience with successful delivery of complex projects and possess team leadership skills.

• Experience with Department of Public Service Article VII Major Electric and Gas Transmission Facilities permitting is strongly preferred.

• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

• A valid driver's license with a safe driving history is required.

More Information

Salary: $123,000 - $145,000 a year

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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.