Director, Gas Construction – West

• Manage all major gas construction projects throughout the Eversource gas distribution system
• Direct execution of construction projects through oversight of Eversource and contractor crews
• Partner with Engineering and Gas Distribution to ensure projects are properly designed, budgeted, timely, compliant, and safe
• Develop consistent, integrated construction work practices with Gas Operations Directors
• Direct installation of gas facilities, restoration, and paving work
• Develop and implement project management standards and construction management tools
• Track construction progress, control changes, and maintain performance targets, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations
• Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, and improve construction performance
• Ensure compliance with labor, vendor, customer, industry, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Provide technical guidance on emergency response, construction, and gas work
• Represent Northeast Utilities with state agencies, municipalities, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders
• Develop the Construction Organization vision and workforce strategy
• Translate construction objectives into business cases supporting gas business growth and regulatory rate cases

• Thorough knowledge of construction standards, work practices, procedures, and safety requirements
• Knowledge of design and construction of gas distribution facilities and equipment
• Knowledge of codes and regulations governing gas distribution system operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of project management techniques, tools, and software
• Strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Master’s Degree or MBA preferred
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of gas distribution, utility, or technical experience
• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments
• Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary
• Safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing, including pre-assignment and random testing
• Must not require immigration-related sponsorship; applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of gas distribution construction standards, project management techniques, and regulatory compliance. Capable of leading construction projects while ensuring safety, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders.

• Gas Distribution Project Management
• Construction Standards Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance Expertise
• Leadership and Communication Skills
• Emergency Response Technical Guidance

• Project Management Techniques
• Gas Distribution Facility Design
• Construction Management Tools
• Budget Management
• Performance Tracking
• Safety Requirements Knowledge
• Construction Work Practices
• Regulatory Codes Knowledge
• Technical Guidance on Gas Work
• Construction Progress Monitoring

• Administrative Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills

• Gas Distribution
• Utility Experience
• Construction Procedures
• Emergency Restoration
• Stakeholder Representation
• Workforce Strategy Development
• Performance Indicators
• Contractual Requirements
• Vendor Compliance
• Customer Expectations