Project Manager II, Transmission; Hybrid

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. 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 II, Transmission in Westwood, MA
. You 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.

• Individual is assigned high risk, large, complex projects requiring close stakeholder interaction such as major substation builds or expansion projects, intricate interconnection agreements, transmission line construction, projects of high financial risk, or assigned to manage a specific portion of a major project.
• Has overall responsibility and ownership of the Project scope, schedule and budget.
• Provide written and oral presentation to senior management, local and state governmental agencies and outside organizations.
• Prepares written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings.
• Takes the lead representing Eversource at municipal meetings, homeowner meetings, or other interested party meetings.
• Provides guidance and advice to less experienced personnel and continually develops others in the organization to produce a more productive work force.
• Manages performance of team members by identifying expectations, performance standards, and the use of timely feedback.

• 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 required.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, plan and manage…