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National Grid is hiring a Senior Program Manager for our Site Investigation and Remediation department. This position can be based in Brooklyn or Hicksville, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

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. Ensuring 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage contractors hired by National Grid to implement site assessments to assess the nature and extent of contamination, development of 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 assessing 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.
• Excel in collaborating with internal team members to foster a positive and productive team environment.

More Information

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

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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