Head of Project Management (Remote)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. Eversource is looking for a Project Manager I, Transmission located in Cambridge / Westwood, MA.
You will manage low- and medium-risk transmission projects in Massachusetts to ensure all phases of approved projects are completed efficiently and within scope, on schedule, and within budget. Assigned projects are multi-disciplined in nature requiring the individual to work closely with personnel throughout the Eversource Company to engineer, design, site, permit and construct assigned projects. Individual will be responsible to secure approval for permits and licenses, budgets materials, contractors, and other resources. Primary duties include overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of assigned projects including managing the development and process for evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design and construction, as well as for the procurement of material and equipment; and ensuring all aspects of the projects are documented and completed in accordance with company policies and all regulations and laws. Individual may be assigned to support project managers and/or senior project managers in high-risk projects and processes for exposure as required and to support professional development.
This role supports the Greater Cambridge Energy Project and regular travel to Cambridge will be required.
Essential Functions Overall responsibility for managing multiple low- and medium-risk transmission projects, concurrently, including ownership of the Project scope, schedule and budget. When assigned projects: Manages all phases of projects (planning, executing, controlling and close out using stand templates and project management processes. Secures approval for permits and licenses, budgets, materials, contractors and other resources for assigned projects Monitors and reports out on project management metrics concerning quality technical specifications, reliability, schedule and budget. Plans work to ensure optimal integration and coordination of both internal and external resources and the timely delivery of material and equipment. Determines project assignments, timetables and responsibilities of project team members. Maintains and monitors project progress via reporting of schedule milestones, and changes, cost and resource adjustments. Provides clear concise and comprehensive project status reports and ensures that all aspects of the project are documented and completed in accordance with company policies and all regulations and laws. When assigned segments or task of a large k or high-profile project: Manages assigned segments or tasks of the project as directed by the Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Lead Project Manager, or Project Director. Communicates and provides clear, concise and comprehensive status reports on assigned tasks or project segments to the Project Manager as required.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications Technical Knowledge/Skill: Requires knowledge in the theoretical and practical application of project management technique and tools including project management software. Requires knowledge of design and construction of electric transmission and distribution facilities and equipment. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred); Experience: Minimum of three (3) - five (5) years of experience in electric utility construction or project management experience. Time can be supplemented by demonstrating competencies commensurate with a Project Manager I experience. Competencies 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
Emergency Response Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor Who we are Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.

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