Project Manager II, Transmission

Eversource is looking for a Project Manager II, Transmission in Springfield, MA. Individual will manage large, complex transmission projects in Massachusetts in a multi-external stakeholder environment to ensure all phases of approved projects are completed efficiently and within scope, on schedule, and within budget; and will work closely with management personnel in Transmission Asset Management, Transmission Planning, Design, Land Planning, Construction and Test, Finance, Regulatory Relations, Legal, and Purchasing. Assigned projects are multi-disciplined in nature, with multiple external stakeholders. In addition, projects are sensitive and have elevated financial exposure requiring direct communications with senior management. Individual will represent Eversource as the expert witness for ISO-NE CSC and other regulatory evidentiary proceedings. Individual is part of the management team and is expected to utilize proven leadership skills to manage team member’s performance and develop the individuals through developmental behavior interaction techniques. Primary duties will include overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of projects including the coordination of regulatory approvals and interface with regulators and local elected officials and town department managers; managing the development and process for evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design and construction, as well as for the procurement of material and support systems; and insuring that all aspects of the projects are documented and completed in accordance with company policies and all regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

Manage large, complex transmission projects in Massachusetts in a multi-external stakeholder environment to ensure all phases of approved projects are completed efficiently and within scope, on schedule, and within budget; Work closely with management personnel in Transmission Asset Management, Transmission Planning, Design, Land Planning, Construction and Test, Finance, Regulatory Relations, Legal, and Purchasing; Represent Eversource as the expert witness for ISO-NE CSC and other regulatory evidentiary proceedings; Coordinate regulatory approvals and interface with regulators, local elected officials, and town department managers; Manage the development and process for evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design, and construction, as well as procurement of material and support systems; Ensure all aspects of projects are documented and completed in accordance with company policies and all regulations and laws; Provide written and oral presentations to senior management, local and state governmental agencies, and outside organizations; Prepare written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings; Lead representing Eversource at municipal meetings, homeowner meetings, or other interested party meetings; Provide guidance and advice to less experienced personnel; Manage performance of team members by identifying expectations, performance standards, and timely feedback

Requirements

Through knowledge of Project Management principles and practices; Demonstrated, through experience, very high standards of professional and project management competence; Proven leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills; Demonstrated ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently; Ability to professionally represent Eversource at municipal meetings providing project overviews and answering questions; Highly developed communication skills, including ability to listen, write clearly and concisely, make presentations before senior management and external stakeholders, discuss ideas and be persuasive, and work effectively with all levels within Eversource, government agencies and outside organizations; Ability to grasp concepts, analyze project information, determine facts, be sensitive to underlying issues, and make well thought out recommendations/decisions; Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information and be sensitive to Corporate and Transmission Business’ strategic plans in formulating project decisions; Ability to assess team member’s abilities and motivational levels and adapt to appropriate leadership styles to produce optimal performance; Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience; Minimum five (5) years of Project Management or related experience; Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required; Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary; Build trusting relationships; Manage and develop people; Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration; Lead change; Communicate strategic vision; Create an engaged workforce; Focus on the customer; Take ownership & accountability; Collaborative; Customer Focus; Team Player; Adaptable; Detail Oriented; Positive

Nice to have

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred); Master’s Degree (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program; Potential incentive; Hybrid schedule; Work-life balance