Lead Project Manager

National Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live, anticipating customer needs and pioneering flexible energy systems for a sustainable future.

About the role

As a Lead Program Manager, you will oversee and manage projects for the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) department to maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement procedural best practices to ensure all project activities are performed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Manage complex SIR projects from investigation through remedy implementation.
• Ensure all remediation plans and activities comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act).
• Oversee remediation activities such as soil excavation, groundwater extraction, vapor mitigation, on-site treatment processes, and dredging.
• Interface routinely with regulators at the local, state, and federal level.
• Provide technical support to other National Grid departments (e.g., Community, Legal, Real Estate, Electric Operations, Gas Operations).
• Manage a team of environmental contractors and consultants, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Monitor and control projects while maintaining financial and progress forecasting for cost-effective implementation.
• Demonstrate high organizational and communication skills.
• Ensure projects comply with internal and external safety standards, policies, and processes, as well as applicable environmental laws and approved work plans.
• Handle project-specific financial reporting to track budget spend and ensure effective financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Geology, Environmental Science) or Civil/Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to attain one within 2 years.
• Professional certification or license (e.g., LSP, PE, LEP, CHMM, PG).
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to administer complex, multi-party projects while managing budgets and financial reporting.

Pay

$82,000.00 - $96,000.00 USD annually.

National Grid uses an assessment evaluating job qualifications and characteristics. This position offers career advancement opportunities based on experience, expertise, and technical skills.