Senior Program Manager (SiteInvest&Remed), Environmental Cmplnc, Permitting&Remediation

About the role

The Project Manager in the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team oversees the planning, execution, and completion of environmental cleanup projects primarily at former manufactured gas plant sites. They ensure compliance with all regulatory standards while managing budgets, project cost forecasts, timelines, and stakeholder relationships, all within the framework of National Grid’s safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors hired by National Grid to implement site assessments, assess the nature and extent of contamination, develop feasibility studies and remediation plans, and routine regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project budgets, cost forecasts, timelines, work plans, and relevant cost support documentation.
• Ensure all remediation plans and activities are conducted in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act).
• Oversee the implementation of remediation activities such as soil excavation, groundwater treatment, vapor mitigation, on-site treatment processes, and dredging.
• Maintain open communication with clients, regulators, community stakeholders, legal teams, and internal teams regarding project progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary liaison with external contractors assigned on-site work and cost estimation support.
• Present estimates and support documents to management and stakeholders, clearly communicating the rationale behind all cost assumptions.
• Ensure consultants and contractors are implementing comprehensive safety protocols to protect workers and the environment during remediation activities.
• Identify and coordinate with consultants and/or contractors to mitigate potential environmental risks associated with remediation projects.
• Track project expenditures against the budget, identify cost variance, and implement corrective actions or cost-saving measures.
• Manage invoices and payments to subcontractors and vendors.
• Conduct quarterly reviews and assess cost estimate adjustments.
• Collect and maintain supporting documentation for cost estimates.
• Coordinate/Manage the distribution of all documents, including addenda and RFI responses, to subcontractors, vendors, and the project team.
• Serves as the primary reviewer of project cost estimates and all required updates, including supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in managing Environmental Remediation or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, remediation techniques, and remedial construction practices.
• Experience leading and managing remedial projects of medium complexity.
• Experience with sites with 3rd party ownership.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)/program Management Professional (PgMP) certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of technical, safety, and financial aspects of SIR projects.
• Ability to understand and address legal and public engagement aspects of remedial projects.
• Able to collaborate with internal team members to foster a positive and productive team environment.

Benefits

Salary: $114,000.00 - $134,000.00 USD annually

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