National Grid · 9 hours ago
Lead Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery
Albany, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $149K/yr
7+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Lead Project Manager for their NY Electric Portfolio & Project Management team. The role involves leading and managing the full lifecycle of complex electric infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely and efficiently in alignment with organizational goals.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Professional Engineer's (PE) license preferred
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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