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Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling (Hybrid Schedule)
03/24/2026
Locations Manchester, New Hampshire
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Job Description
Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling (Hybrid Schedule)
03/24/2026
Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire
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.).
Our Team:
Eversource has an exciting role for a Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling supporting Transmission in the Manchester, New Hampshire office. You will be responsible for managing and leading the group that provides project controls, planning & scheduling services to the Transmission and Engineering organizations. Plans and directs the development of baseline schedules and controls for capital program improvement projects from the initiation of the Project Authorization Form (PAF) to close-out.
Leads a regional Project Controls Planning & Scheduling Team to ensure Transmission, Distribution, Grid Modernization and Telecommunication capital program improvement projects are completed on time, on budget, safely and in line with performance targets while minimizing risk and exposure. Responsible for monthly project performance tracking and reporting within established project baseline schedule milestones, focusing on accuracy of the schedule network logic, critical paths, schedule risk identification, and schedule forecasting.
The role will be responsible for a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of Eversource's projects and capital program. Responsible to streamline the scheduling process of using Primavera, ensuring the process is followed throughout Eversource's Transmission & Engineering Organizations. Provides leadership and oversees the work activity of the Transmission & Engineering Planning & Scheduling Team. As leader of the Planning and Scheduling Team it includes the responsibility to assign work allocation, training, and problem resolution.
Essential Functions:
Builds and leads a dynamic, cohesive team to meet the department and strategic needs of Eversource.
Provides direction and coaching as needed to the Transmission & Engineering Planning & Scheduling Team.
Evaluates team performance, training needs and provides development opportunities as appropriate.
Responsible for producing project schedules, specialized cost reports and development and utilization of performance tools.
Responsible for working closely with Transmission and Engineering leaders to develop and maintain an accurate, credible schedule and status of assigned activities.
Works with Transmission & Engineering Contracts and Controls for the development of the Primavera Schedules required for supporting Desktop Requisitions to develop and execute external engineering, material purchased and construction services work.
Monitors and reports on external engineering and construction vendor schedule performance and coordinates with external vendors obtaining schedule status.
Ensures project schedules are agreed and approved by key project stakeholders before baselines are set.
Produces, maintains, and reports out of transmission and engineering metrics/dashboards including schedule performance, productivity, resource loading and other key metrics that will continue to drive efficiency and transparency for Transmission and Engineering execution.
Works with key project stakeholders, such as Engineering, Transmission Business, Distribution Business, Station Operations, Procurement and others as required to ensure project activities are in alignment with overall project, department, and company objectives.
Ensuring the accuracy of all scheduling information including confirmation that schedules have been properly coded.
Overseeing the production of required schedule reports that identify schedule variances and participate in the change control process and validation of the revised project baseline.
Reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on engineering performance, trends, and their impact on project schedules.
Planning, assigning, and checking the quality of work of team members.
Responsible for quality of Engineer of Choice (EOC) vendor resource pool and Contractor of Choice (COC) vendor resource pool - defines and oversees contractor performance expectations for schedule and cost reporting.
Responsible for the effective partnering and communication between Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Transmission Business, Distribution Business, Station Operations, Procurement, Legal, and other groups as appropriate for managing cross-functional relationships.
Ensures that all EOC and COC vendor schedule submissions are processed timely, with quality and in accordance with contract requirements.
Supports the internal analysis of EOC and COC contract change requests to determine the merit of out-of-scope claims and reasonableness of the compensation.
Coordinate's EOC and COC vendor schedule disputes with responsible project stakeholders as needed to review potential disputes and claims before they become legal issues.
Directs the process to monitor, close out and archive schedules, including analysis of actual schedule vs. baseline schedule and appropriate changes to procedures.
Ensures compliance with corporate procedures consistent with regulatory requirements. Performs periodic self-audits to ensure compliance. Develops reporting and corrective action plan to resolve/mitigate findings.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
This individual understands project management theories and methodologies.
Knowledge of scheduling modeling, risk management, project information systems.
Individual to be a proven leader in team building, development and execution of department goals and objectives and the implementation of corporation goals and objectives.
Ability to monitor and analyze cost and scheduling information, provide forecasts, oversee the development of performance tools, make recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels
Demonstrated ability to influence group culture. Other required skills include experience using and managing the use of Maximo, P6, Ariba, eBuilder, Power BI and Excel software.
Education:
Experience:
Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience including a minimum of five (5) years' experience supervising and/or leading dynamic and cross functional teams supporting project execution, process improvements and group facilitation.
Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Primavera P6 advanced user, administrator, and trainer preferred.
Experience in Electrical Transmission and Distribution planning and scheduling preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable.
Oracle Primavera P6 certification desirable.
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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.
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Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$135,230.00-$150,250.00
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
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Overview
Eversource is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of approximately half of New England's transmission system, the high-voltage network of lines and substations that delivers power from where it's generated to where it's distributed to homes and businesses. As an integral member of our transmission team, you'll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment to identify business opportunities and balance risk-mitigation strategies to drive our growth.
Senior, Executive
may be required
Culture
Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by embracing perspectives our employees bring to the table. We are committed to:
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Success Profile
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Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
Employee Testimonials
Emily, Manager, Project Contracts
and Controls
Meet Emily
Emily joined Eversource in 2009 as an intern in the procurement department, where she held several key positions prior to joining the Transmission organization in 2021 as a Manager of the Contract Controls and Data Analytics organization. Emily has worked to develop her tri-state team into a results-driven Contract Management organization, responsible for full oversight of the contract lifecycle including driving process efficiencies while ensuring compliance and alignment with both business and regulatory objectives. "I enjoy encountering unique challenges each day and strategizing in a collaborative way with both internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve them. Leveraging the relationships I have built throughout my tenure at Eversource has been my key to success and has allowed me to influence positive change within the organization. I always encourage my team to remain committed to delivering value to the organization through continuous process improvement while maintaining proper governance & oversight. It's an exciting time to be in such an evolving industry, and empowering to be able to be involved in these strategic and transformative projects to deliver reliable power to our customers."
Alexia, Senior Specialist
Project Engagement
Meet Alexia
Alexia joined the Eversource team in Massachusetts as a Siting and Construction Specialist at the beginning of the year and she's really hit the ground running. Alexia reviews work the company is doing on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, and partners with other members of the team to develop creative community solutions for our reliability and battery storage projects. She's inspired by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her encouraging message to young women, "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
Sam, Manager of Strategic
Project Development
Meet Sam
Sam has spent the past nine years at Eversource, with the last two dedicated to proving that strategic project development is more than just building transmission -it's about bridging teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering real value to customers. As Manager of Strategic Project Development, Sam focuses on advancing projects that support the region's energy goals while ensuring cross-functional collaboration isn't just encouraged-it's effective.
Job Description
Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling (Hybrid Schedule)
03/24/2026
Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire
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.).
Our Team:
Eversource has an exciting role for a Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling supporting Transmission in the Manchester, New Hampshire office. You will be responsible for managing and leading the group that provides project controls, planning & scheduling services to the Transmission and Engineering organizations. Plans and directs the development of baseline schedules and controls for capital program improvement projects from the initiation of the Project Authorization Form (PAF) to close-out.
Leads a regional Project Controls Planning & Scheduling Team to ensure Transmission, Distribution, Grid Modernization and Telecommunication capital program improvement projects are completed on time, on budget, safely and in line with performance targets while minimizing risk and exposure. Responsible for monthly project performance tracking and reporting within established project baseline schedule milestones, focusing on accuracy of the schedule network logic, critical paths, schedule risk identification, and schedule forecasting.
The role will be responsible for a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of Eversource's projects and capital program. Responsible to streamline the scheduling process of using Primavera, ensuring the process is followed throughout Eversource's Transmission & Engineering Organizations. Provides leadership and oversees the work activity of the Transmission & Engineering Planning & Scheduling Team. As leader of the Planning and Scheduling Team it includes the responsibility to assign work allocation, training, and problem resolution.
Essential Functions:
Builds and leads a dynamic, cohesive team to meet the department and strategic needs of Eversource.
Provides direction and coaching as needed to the Transmission & Engineering Planning & Scheduling Team.
Evaluates team performance, training needs and provides development opportunities as appropriate.
Responsible for producing project schedules, specialized cost reports and development and utilization of performance tools.
Responsible for working closely with Transmission and Engineering leaders to develop and maintain an accurate, credible schedule and status of assigned activities.
Works with Transmission & Engineering Contracts and Controls for the development of the Primavera Schedules required for supporting Desktop Requisitions to develop and execute external engineering, material purchased and construction services work.
Monitors and reports on external engineering and construction vendor schedule performance and coordinates with external vendors obtaining schedule status.
Ensures project schedules are agreed and approved by key project stakeholders before baselines are set.
Produces, maintains, and reports out of transmission and engineering metrics/dashboards including schedule performance, productivity, resource loading and other key metrics that will continue to drive efficiency and transparency for Transmission and Engineering execution.
Works with key project stakeholders, such as Engineering, Transmission Business, Distribution Business, Station Operations, Procurement and others as required to ensure project activities are in alignment with overall project, department, and company objectives.
Ensuring the accuracy of all scheduling information including confirmation that schedules have been properly coded.
Overseeing the production of required schedule reports that identify schedule variances and participate in the change control process and validation of the revised project baseline.
Reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on engineering performance, trends, and their impact on project schedules.
Planning, assigning, and checking the quality of work of team members.
Responsible for quality of Engineer of Choice (EOC) vendor resource pool and Contractor of Choice (COC) vendor resource pool - defines and oversees contractor performance expectations for schedule and cost reporting.
Responsible for the effective partnering and communication between Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Transmission Business, Distribution Business, Station Operations, Procurement, Legal, and other groups as appropriate for managing cross-functional relationships.
Ensures that all EOC and COC vendor schedule submissions are processed timely, with quality and in accordance with contract requirements.
Supports the internal analysis of EOC and COC contract change requests to determine the merit of out-of-scope claims and reasonableness of the compensation.
Coordinate's EOC and COC vendor schedule disputes with responsible project stakeholders as needed to review potential disputes and claims before they become legal issues.
Directs the process to monitor, close out and archive schedules, including analysis of actual schedule vs. baseline schedule and appropriate changes to procedures.
Ensures compliance with corporate procedures consistent with regulatory requirements. Performs periodic self-audits to ensure compliance. Develops reporting and corrective action plan to resolve/mitigate findings.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
This individual understands project management theories and methodologies.
Knowledge of scheduling modeling, risk management, project information systems.
Individual to be a proven leader in team building, development and execution of department goals and objectives and the implementation of corporation goals and objectives.
Ability to monitor and analyze cost and scheduling information, provide forecasts, oversee the development of performance tools, make recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels
Demonstrated ability to influence group culture. Other required skills include experience using and managing the use of Maximo, P6, Ariba, eBuilder, Power BI and Excel software.
Education:
Experience:
Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience including a minimum of five (5) years' experience supervising and/or leading dynamic and cross functional teams supporting project execution, process improvements and group facilitation.
Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Primavera P6 advanced user, administrator, and trainer preferred.
Experience in Electrical Transmission and Distribution planning and scheduling preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable.
Oracle Primavera P6 certification desirable.
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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.
#tranajd
#LI-ES3
Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$135,230.00-$150,250.00
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Apply
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