· Lead the scheduling related functions and construction planning activities for short- and long-term Opex and Capex construction projects, including customer work, to the appropriate internal and external Distribution Line and Substation work functions in accordance with the annual work plans.
· Provide leadership and direction to the team of Construction Planners, overseeing their operational workload and ensuring the effective management and implementation of weekly work schedules. Ensure that resources are optimally allocated and utilized to achieve the agreed program of work, while maximizing efficiency and productivity.
· Lead teams that perform clerical tasks to support field employees and supervisors.
· Oversee all projects and programs to ensure their proper assessment, planning, resourcing, and scheduling, delivering optimal value for National Grid customers.
· Oversee the planning and implementation of construction-ready capital projects to maintain a levelized capital work plan throughout the fiscal year, identifying priorities, bundling opportunities, and risks to support an efficient allocation between capital and O&M activities.
· Exhibit strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated track record of directing, supervising, motivating, and training teams of technical and support personnel.
· Collaborate with stakeholders within the Transmission & Distribution Electric Operations area and across the business, to translate business objectives into well-defined requirements.
· Ensure policies, procedures, and expectations for employee conduct are followed.
· Provide coaching, development, and performance management for direct reports.
· Apply continuous improvement principles to evaluate and refine current policies and processes, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and deliver optimal value for the business by identifying pain points, driving best practices, and implementing innovative solutions.
· Leverage performance metrics to facilitate comprehensive analysis of productivity trends, operational efficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
· Oversee employee performance, conduct, and attendance, as well as coordinate training initiatives and manage administrative responsibilities.
· Promote a high-performing safety culture by demonstrating exemplary personal conduct, providing effective leadership, and consistently applying human performance principles.
· Prepare all direct employees to support storm restoration activities emergencies; proactively develop and maintain readiness plans (e.g., Division Storm, Business Continuity, etc.)
· Other special projects, assignments, and project management support as required by the Director of Construction Planning and Work Support to meet the needs of National Grid Transmission & Distribution Electric Operations.
