Director, Construction

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National Grid is hiring a US Director, UK Senior Manager, Capital Project Delivery for Massachusetts. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locations

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and clear direction for the Project Management & Construction (PM&C) In-House Substation (IHC), D-Line Contracting, Civil Contracting, and Outsourced Substation Construction teams across New England. Responsible for delivering a consistent approach to managing safety and reducing risk to ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost. Create an inclusive environment to build and support a team which operates to the highest standards of safety, health, environmental, security, quality and efficiency on construction projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the IHC, D-Line, Civil, and Substation Construction teams, responsible for the delivery of capital projects and programs across New England
• Drive safety, health, environmental, technical and delivery performance utilizing key performance indicators and scorecard
• Develop and execute a roadmap for the organization to be ready to execute a three fold growth in capital investments over the next 5-10 years.
• Support the VP of PM&C in establishing an inclusive team that fully supports the business strategy, shares best practices, and demonstrates collaborative relationships with peers
• Develop, grow and manage long-term partnering relationships with internal and external union, and contractor leadership teams aimed at aligning National Grid's objectives and visions
• Work closely with senior leadership to establish and implement strategic objectives, ensuring organizational objectives successfully
• Recruit, motivate, develop, and retain the D-Line, Civil, and Substation Construction teams, by maximizing flexibility, effectiveness, and promoting positive teamwork and cultural change
• Maintain operating budgets and target resource allocations to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of all assigned work in line with department objectives
• Assure all construction activities meet regulatory, environmental, legal, and internal policies
• Focus on continuous improvement techniques to challenge existing processes and continuously seek ways to drive efficiencies
• Work with process owners and peer Directors to identify and implement business process improvements and best practices enterprise wide in a consistent manner throughout the global lines of business and remain abreast of changing technologies and industry best practices through upskilling the department
• Provide leadership, direction and oversight of the Restoration Crew Supervisor (RCS) program and ensure appropriate resourcing levels are maintained and support provided to local operation leadership.

Qualifications

More Information

Salary - $202,000 - $238,000

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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.