The Power Delivery Project Manager II at Leidos will lead engineering design projects for electric utility clients, managing project performance, costs, schedule, and scope. This role is part of the Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division and supports substation engineering projects across the Northern United States, with remote work capabilities and periodic travel expected.
What You'll Do
- Independently lead project teams to complete engineering design of various sized electric infrastructure projects for electric utilities
- Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting
- Manage project costs, schedule and scope within approved limits, including the development of recovery plans when needed
- Ensure contract compliance
- Drive work products by coordinating and working with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
- Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process
- Interface directly with the client and internal management to solve issues and report progress, costs, schedule adherence and risks across a program of projects
- Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel
- Prepare bid documents; Develop cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal
- Complete monthly invoices, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames
- Identify business development opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
- A minimum of five (5) + years of relevant Project Management experience
- Familiarity with the electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
- Demonstrated experience understanding, planning, managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, proposals, scopes and schedules
- Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6)
- Strong MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Periodic travel may be expected (less than 5%); Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license
Nice to Have
- PMP Certification (or intention to obtain within the first year)
- Direct experience with electric power infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Supervisory experience
- Practical experience leveraging AI for productivity, analysis, or automation
Technical Stack
- MS Project
- P6
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Team & Environment
- Part of Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division
- Established team
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote working capabilities
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Interesting assignments that challenge staff
- Recognition as a Top 10 T&D Firm and Top 10 Power Firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR)
- Work with over 50 investor-owned utilities and over 160 municipals/cooperatives
- Collaboration with industry-leading construction partners
Pay range is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00; this is a general guideline only and not a guarantee; additional factors include education, experience, skills, internal equity, market alignment, and applicable laws or agreements.
Work Mode
Remote working capabilities with requirement to be located in or adjacent to Poughkeepsie, NY area for client-related travel as needed.
Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
