Job Information
National Grid Manager, In House Construction in North Andover, Massachusetts
About us
National Grid is hiring a Manager, In House Construction, for our Internal Substation NE division. This position is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. It's a hybrid role with approximately 2 days in the office more or less, depending upon business needs.
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 put 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 ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for leading and motivating the NE internal substation construction team, who constructs electric projects to support the successful operation & maintenance of the New England electric system. The manager will collaborate with other departmental managers within the team to provide oversight of project resource assignments which includes an internal represented workforce.
Key Accountabilities
Manage an internal labor workforce of 140+ employees responsible for delivering an average construction portfolio valued at $150M+ annually.
Optimize construction delivery to achieve high productivity, low costs, and efficient work practices and to ensure compliance with National Grid policies and procedures.
Direct the efforts and resources of the team to ensure safety, reliability, security, and integrity consistent with company goals, objectives, and policies while maintaining full compliance with applicable existing and future governing agency codes and regulations.
Provide off hour response to non–planned system emergency situations.
Work with management stakeholders to identify and implement business process improvements and best practices in a consistent manner; and remain abreast of changing environments.
Communicate progress and status of projects to key stakeholders with regular cadence.
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required
Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of direct reports.
Demonstrates a high level of personal initiative and efficient problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop effective working relationships.
Exceptional leadership skills, confident, and highly motivated.
Ability to work independently and empowered to make decisions to drive progress.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in technical field (ideally Electrical or Civil) preferred, or 7 to 10 years of electric utility construction experience, including 3 to 5 years of utility management experience.
Experience managing a construction workforce with focus on safety, cost control, adherence to environmental regulations, work quality and efficiency.
Knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, local, company safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Familiarity with the tools, equipment, materials, and qualifications of a workforce which support construction or demonstrates an ability to be able to become proficient in those areas.
Strong aptitude for computer and business applications (e.g., MS Office, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.), used to fully leverage technology solutions in the construction work environment.
Familiarity with contracting practices as it relates to bid, awards, and contract language in the construction field, as well as familiarity with the collective bargaining agreements, grievance resolution, and arbitration process strongly preferred.
More Information
Salary: $146,000 - $172,000
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.