Senior Project Manager, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

This role supports Major Projects and will require regular travel to Greater Boston.

Essential Functions:

• Individual is assigned traditional projects requiring close stakeholder interaction such as large substation construction projects, new transmission line projects, major transmission facility expansion projects, or projects of medium/high complexity.

• Management of project will be monitored by the Manager of Transmission Projects or Manager-Construction and Maintenance Transmission.

• Assigned projects are multi-discipline in nature, multi stakeholder involvement, and medium to high financial risk exposure profile requiring management reporting communications.

• Responsible to take the necessary action to see that the projects are completed efficiently, on time and within the established budget.

• Works closely with Eversource Energy Delivery personnel, Legal, Regulatory Relations, Purchasing, Communications and all Transmission Business functions to ensure project success.

• Integrates and manages a cross functional project team to develop appropriate project roles and responsibilities.

• In general, manages the planning, engineering, siting/permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out project phases.

• Manages the team’s development of a comprehensive project plan, schedule, communications plan and establishes the change control methodology.

• Manages execution of the project plan and project change control management process.

• Coordinates the development of a detailed project budget and cash flow.

• Manages the monthly maintenance and reporting of project scope, budgets and schedules.

• Manages the development of a comprehensive siting and permitting needs assessment .

• Manages the development of and participates in the required regulatory siting, permit filings and other regulatory filings.

• Coordinates environmental assessment and the necessary regulatory approvals (federal, state and local) needed to begin construction.

• Ensures the timely preparation ISO-NE project submittals.

• Manages the development and evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design, construction and test procurement of material and support systems.

• Manages the development of required outage and energization plans.

• Manages the timely preparation of the long-term outage plan project submittals.

• Manages project close out in a timely manner to support corporate business goals.

• Provides clear concise and comprehensive reports for management.

• High level of independent management of projects, capable of successfully managing projects from initiation to close out on time and within budget.

• Provides guidance to less experienced project management personnel.

• Takes a leadership role within the organization on group initiatives and process development.

• Prepares corporate testimony such as written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports and make presentations.

• Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions

• Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.

• The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.

• Self- starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing skills.

• Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness and customer focus.

• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices

• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills required.

• Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience

• Master’s Degree is preferred; Project Management class work is desirable

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of related experience; to include at least three (3) years of Project Management experience

• Experience in the Construction of Transmission Lines is highly desirable

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $138,000 to $158,000, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for a fill list of benefits.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing and general movement throughout the office area.

• Limited travel will be required between office, project sites, and stakeholder locations.

• Work will require visiting field construction sites including high voltage substations and utility Rights-of-Way.

• Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods, if necessary. Will also be assigned a storm/incident response role.

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