What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Utilities Project Manager position at Leidos?
Description
At Leidos , we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions crafted by our talented team, committed to the success of our customers. Our focus is on empowering our employees, contributing to our communities, and promoting sustainable practices. Our Mission, Vision, and Values are the foundation of our business practices.
Leidos Engineering is looking for a Project Manager to lead and coordinate projects for a major electric utility client. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in managing complex projects and programs associated with the planning, design, and construction of electrical grid infrastructure. This position entails client-facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating regulatory landscapes to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
The Project Manager will join our established Project Management Office (PMO) in the Power Delivery Solutions Division, which provides consulting services to both public and investor-owned electric utilities. These services encompass overall project management tasks across comprehensive engineering design for electrical transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide.
As a Project Manager, you can expect to :
- Manage utility programs and projects, ensuring completion of all project phases efficiently and within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Collaborate with utility management teams across various areas including planning, asset management, engineering, construction, and regulatory relations.
- Oversee a range of utility projects for both public and investor-owned electric utilities.
- Manage project costs, schedules, and scope, developing recovery plans to stay within approved parameters.
- Engage with client stakeholders through progress reporting, capital expenditure forecasting, earned value financial management, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation for substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
- Lead a team of assistant project managers, project schedulers, controllers, siting and public outreach experts, environmental personnel, and multi-discipline engineering teams.
- Communicate effectively with all program and function support areas including clients, project teams, and subcontractors.
- Assist client procurement and estimating departments with bid document preparation, proposal responses, and cost estimates.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking.
- Oversee the development of outage and construction execution plans.
- Ensure a positive working relationship among project team members, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
- Draft comprehensive technical and project reports.
- Coordinate client billing and resolve invoice issues.
- Develop and prepare project budgets.
- Support and enforce Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes.
- Maintain and coordinate project schedules.
- Participate in field activities and site visits to enhance project execution.
- Support and oversee construction management activities.
What you will bring to the table (Background Qualifications) :
Preferred Qualifications :
Successful Candidates :
At Leidos, we pride ourselves as a trusted solutions provider in technology. Our Power Delivery Services Team stands out for utilities and mobile operators needing reliable power and telecommunications expertise. With over 50 investor-owned utilities and 160 municipalities / cooperatives, our partnership network continues to grow. Our industry leadership has been validated by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
We challenge our staff with engaging assignments that promote both professional and personal growth. Supporting your career advancement is integral to our success. Your greatest contributions lie ahead!
Original Posting Date : 2025-01-09.
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with a probable close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range : $72,150.00 - $130,425.00.
The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.
Salary : $72,150 - $130,425
