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National Grid is hiring a Manager, Distribution Line Workerfor our New England Electric Major Projects team. This position will report to the Project Director within the Project Management & Construction organization in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid position. Must live within a commutable distance to our locations.

Job Purpose

The Distribution Line Contracting Manager will support the department Director and provide leadership and clear direction for the distribution line contracting team that ensures the delivery and documentation of work within the agreed timelines, cost schedules, quality and safety standards; and within a risk profile that fully supports operating to the highest Safety, Health and Environmental standards to ensure company goals are met.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, technical expertise, contract interpretation and direction to assigned Underground and Overhead distribution line construction supervisors and contractor personnel to ensure that high standards of safety, security and environmental compliance are developed and consistently followed at our construction contract job sites.
• Work closely with PM&C department management, engineering, operations, contract management, contract personnel and others to develop a construction work plan that closely coincides with and facilitates timely effective completion of projects assigned in the construction contract work plans.
• Participate in construction planning and execution meetings to report on status of assigned construction projects and maintenance work. Ensure safe and reliable construction and maintenance of the distribution systems consistent with company goals, objectives and policies, in full compliance with existing and relevant emerging government codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with department supervisors, field contract personnel, contractors, safety, and others to ensure that identified overhead and underground construction and maintenance work is scheduled in a timely manner to support and complement internal and external construction work to meet high quality work standards and construction practices.
• Assure that assigned field personnel are properly directed, trained and evaluated within Company guidelines and procedures to ensure National Grid standards, and environmental and safety regulations are consistently followed.
• Support management to sustain a contractor / in house labor relations strategy, to support improved relationships, enhance operational flexibility, improve efficiencies and support business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or 7 to 10 years of electric utility construction experience including 3 to 5 years of utility management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, local, company Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to read job cards, prints, specifications, drawings, schematics, one line diagrams, instructional information and contract documents to construct, maintain and troubleshoot overhead and underground lines and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of electrical principles and the hazards associated with electrical distribution work.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of utility maintenance practices, safe work practices, Clearance & Control rules and labor contracts.
• Field experience with switching and tagging, and ability to qualify as a higher authority/control authority.
• Strong PC and business applications knowledge
• Valid Drivers License

More Information

Salary - $156,000 - $183,000

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.