Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our Dynamic Planning and Resource Management team 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 Workplan Development and Resource Management (WD&RM) Project Manager is responsible for the operational efficiency and excellence of the Substation Engineering portfolio of work within the Electric Distribution, Sub-Transmission and Transmission Processes.  As a WD&RM Project Manager of the Substation Engineering portfolio, you will provide resource planning and project oversight to prepare and drive a balanced work plan which can be delivered on time, within budget and mandated targets are met. The WD&RM Project Manager builds internal and external relationships to improve customer satisfaction while providing visibility to the work plans.  The WD&RM Project Manager enables the cost-effective planning and delivery of Electric Distribution, Sub-Transmission, and Transmission Substation projects, programs and blankets to achieve overall portfolio performance targets within the New York jurisdiction.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Track, report, and monitor project, program, or blanket financials and milestones each month
• Keep internal and external departments informed of project requirements and schedules using appropriate communication methods including holding monthly meetings
• Collaborate with Planning and Asset Management to strategize and issue design scopes for the assigned programs and specific projects based on the Company’s strategy
• Identify and monitor risks to the work plans including major permit issues or restrictions, logistical problems, material issues, and cost constraints or contractual problems and recommend appropriate action
• Challenge existing processes and continuously seek ways to do things better to drive greater efficiencies for the business
• Collaborate with RP Project Managers to enable them to build and maintain a rolling 24-month work plan for the specific portfolio in Primavera 6
• Manage Substation Engineering work plans and implement resource strategies to meet regulatory, budgetary, and jurisdictional goals for the New York distribution electric portfolio
• Promote teamwork and collaboration within WD&RM and internal stakeholders
• Produce high level and detailed forecasting models and work schedules to support senior management in defining resource planning strategies 
• Analyze and monitor resource and financial forecasts within portfolio using project management software (Primavera P6) for optimal work plan delivery
• Effectively support Operations and company initiatives as required

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Track record of developing working relationships quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of project and/or program management experience required
• Proficiency in project and work management software including Microsoft Office, STORMS and Power Plant preferred
• Primavera (P6) experience preferred
• Familiarity with distribution and sub-transmission line engineering, design, permitting, construction, and closeout activities preferred
• Understanding of jurisdictional process and regulations preferred
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously
• Proven strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated sound judgment to independently solve problems and resolve conflicts

• Bachelor's degree in related technical discipline (Sales, Marketing or Engineering)
• In lieu of degree, minimum of 10 years' work experience in technical sales or HVAC design and installation acceptable
• 1-2 years related work experience

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