National Grid · 8 hours ago
Principal Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery
Albany, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
12+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Principal Project Manager for their Capital Delivery department. The role involves overseeing high-impact, complex projects in electric project delivery, providing strategic oversight, mentoring Project Managers, and driving continuous improvement in project management processes.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Providing strategic oversight and expert guidance across all phases of the project lifecycle, including:
Project communications and team leadership
Accountability and Control of scope, cost, quality, schedule, and risk
Compliance with environmental, safety, and National Grid standards and policies
Acquisition of required permits, licenses, and land rights
Oversight of engineering and design deliverables
Procurement and administration of contracted services, equipment, and materials
Construction execution, operational interfaces, and commissioning
Project close‑out activities and formal acceptance
Preparation and delivery of clear, concise project status reports to stakeholders
Acting as a senior mentor and coach to Project Managers at all levels, providing technical guidance, best practices, and career development support
Leading large‑scale training initiatives to strengthen project management capabilities across the division, with emphasis on complex project delivery
Serving as a manager proxy when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision‑making
Driving continuous improvement by identifying, developing, and implementing enhancements to project management processes, tools, and policies (e.g., forecasting, scheduling templates, contracting strategies)
Promoting innovation and continuous improvement in safety, including the adoption of new tools, technologies, and delivery methodologies
Communicating effectively at all organizational levels, including developing executive‑level presentations and leading complex stakeholder engagements
Fostering a high‑performance team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and delivery excellence
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of progressive project management experience in electric utility infrastructure
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an additional four years of relevant project management experience; Master's degree preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, or ability to obtain within one year
Demonstrated expertise as a subject matter expert in a project discipline (e.g., substation, distribution, transmission lines) or portfolio (e.g., battery energy storage, distributed generation)
Strong working knowledge of utility accounting principles, Primavera P6 scheduling, and contract management
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight budget, schedule, and resource constraints
Exceptional skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
High standards of integrity, initiative, judgment, and strategic thinking
Valid driver's license with a safe driving history
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
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