Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for an expereinced Project Manager who will work alongside lead engineers and program managers supporting a growing clientele of construction partners. We are currently seeking a qualified applicant to provide turnkey project management services related to electric utility engineering projects throughout the United States, with local partnering opportunities in the specified location. The Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management Office within our Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to construction partners rebuilding and expanding transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure nationwide. 

The estimated pay range for this position is between 100-130k, depending on the selected candidate's background, expereince and qualifications.

As a Leidos employee, You can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Learning & Development Resources
• Continuing Education Programs
• Leadership training & Management opportunities

As an EPC Project Manager, you can expect to:

• Independently lead project teams to complete engineering design of various sized electrical infrastructure projects for construction clients located throughout the United States, with local partnering opportunities in your area
• Accept responsibility for overall project performance, reporting, and fostering strategic relationships
• Manage project costs, schedule and scope, including the development of recovery plans to stay within approved limits
• Interface directly with the client and internal management to solve issues and report progress, costs, schedule adherence and risks
• Ensure contract compliance throughout project lifecycle
• Drive results by coordinating and working with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
• Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process
• Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Prepare bid documents, develop cost estimates and respond to requests for proposal
• Complete client invoicing and accruals within prescribed time frames
• Identify opportunities to improve existing partnerships and grow new relationships in your local area
• Some periodic travel will be required in order to best serve our utility customers, so the selected candidate should be available for travel on an as-needed basis

What you'll bring to the table (Required Qualifications):

• Familiarity with the electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
• Demonstrated expereince working in a project environment for/with US based electric utilities is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or a related discipline is required
• A minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the electric power industry
• Candidates with experience in a consulting environment will be highly preferred
• Must have the capability to understand, plan, monitor and report project financial performance
• Demonstrated success in change management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, Pro Core, MS Project, P6)
• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Periodic travel is required, so candidates should be available for travel as needed

This position is remote, but is US Based. Candidates must be located in the US to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

You Might also have:

• Experience leading EPC contracts
• Experience supporting construction operations
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
• Aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking
• PMP Certification; ideal candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification within two years

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

The opportunities at Leidos are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. Your greatest work is ahead!