Senior Construction Planner, Capital Project Planning

Contract Type:

Full Time

Work Pattern

Regular

Experience

Permanent

Team

Capital Project Delivery

Business Unit

New England Jurisdiction

Requisition No.

68972

City

Worcester, US, 01610

Date posted

18 August 2025

Senior Construction Planner, Capital Project Planning

About us

Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people. Join us in our goal to deliver 100% fossil-free heat to our customers by 2050!

National Grid is hiring a Senior Construction Planner, Capital Project Planning for Massachusetts. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locations

Job Purpose

The Senior Construction Planner plays a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of major capital construction projects by taking full ownership of schedule development and near-term resource planning. Reporting to the Director of Transmission Construction, you will be the central force behind building and maintaining detailed project schedules, ensuring that the right resources are in the right places at the right times.

In this role, you'll not only manage active construction schedules, but also help shape long-term plans for future projects, balancing workforce availability and operational constraints. You'll collaborate across departments and with external constructors to create integrated, optimized schedules that align with strategic goals and operational priorities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and success of big project work across Massachusetts - bringing clarity, coordination, and confidence to every step of the planning and execution process.

Key Accountabilities

Accountable for the successful delivery of Major Projects resourced through internal Transmission Line Service crews, including reporting and tracking requirements

Develop & manage schedules for active projects using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tools

Update and maintain project schedules in alignment with monthly reporting cycles, ensuring data accuracy and consistency

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external contractors to align schedules, monitor project progress, and address potential conflicts

Work closely with construction and outage planners, as well as supervisors, to ensure schedules are practical, executable, and reflective of current project realities

Integrate and update schedule data in internal systems to maintain a reliable source of project information

Support workforce planning and resource allocation efforts to facilitate efficient execution of construction and maintenance activities

Track and report earned value management metrics (SPI & CPI) for major projects, ensuring adherence to performance goals

Provide input to strategic scheduling and resource planning for future-year projects, working across departments to align long-term execution strategies

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), Word, and PowerPoint

Experience in utility, construction, or related industries preferred

Knowledge of transmission line projects is preferred

Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Valid driver's license with ability to travel across the National Grid service territory in Massachusetts to support project field work