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National Grid
National Grid is seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to work out of our Syracuse, NY location with a major focus on leading complex capital projects
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.
Responsible for the management of the front-end development of the NY Electric Complex Capital Projects to ensure they are developed in a least cost, fit for purpose manner in order to improve long term project readiness, requirements, costs and timescales. Ensure the optimization of design and development, considering the alignment of resources (people, materials, access, permitting/permissions) with clear cost and time ranges at the front end of project lifecycles. Lead project teams and engage key stakeholders to ensure adherence to the Complex Network Development (Stage-Gate) Process and the highest standards of health, safety, environmental ,security and quality.
Assemble cross functional project team to establish development and design requirements, milestones and affordability ceilings while driving adherence of the frameworks, policies, procedures, controls and reporting necessary to drive an efficient and effective approach to project development that optimizes the success of NY Electric capital project delivery.
Ensure NY Electric complex projects adhere to the Complex Network Development Process for the timely creation and approval of the Project Execution Plan which includes preliminary engineering, baseline schedule, detailed cost estimate, risk profile, permitting requirements and resource strategy.
Facilitate NY Electric projects to ensure they continue to be appropriately assessed, developed, planned, resourced and scheduled in a timely and cost-effective manner.
At the end of Stage 4.3, responsible for obtaining Senior Leadership Approval of complex projects through the Gate C process followed by securing sanction approval for the full project value before handing-off to an Execution PM to carry the project through Final Design, Construction and Close-out. Facilitate and encourage the introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions to improve delivery of NY Electric capital projects safely, on time, and in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
Review project reports and performance metrics in order to monitor progress according to plan, guide the resolution of any major issues and provide timely updates to senior management.
Inspire and deliver new ways of working collaboratively within the business; driving efficiency and performance excellence as well as matrix working with and through functions and processes to ensure maximum value and achievement of long term challenges.
Work closely with SHE in order to identify and respond appropriately to any potential hazards, incidents or circumstances that impact the safety, wellbeing and working environment of any complex construction projects within own jurisdiction.
Ensure quality of deliverables meet stakeholders requirements. Establish relationships with stakeholders to encourage iterative feedback to ensure deliverables meet expectation during appropriate milestones in the project.
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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. 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.