Project Manager Electric Utilities

Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting a large Michigan-based Utility. You'll interact closely with our clients and will oversee a mix of Transmission and Substation electric utility projects ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Lead project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors - including Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Siting, Environmental, Cost Controls and Scheduling functions - to deliver comprehensive capital projects for electric utility clients.
• Take ownership of project performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and mitigate risks across the projects
• Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standards
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• This role is a hybrid role with 3 days on site in client offices in Novi, MI and 2 days remote
• Additional travel to project sites based on project needs will be required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• A minimum of 2+ years of progressive Project Management experience within the Utility Industry including Experience as a Project Manager at an electric utility and/or an electric utility consulting company
• Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities, and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects is required
• Direct experience working with electric power infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel periodically as required, candidates should possess a valid US driver's license
• 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 multi‑task effectively
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6)
• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
• Prior experience in a leadership position
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team development
• Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional teams
• Experience with Power
  
  BI and/or visualization tools
• Supervisory experience including team building and talent acquisition
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team development
• Previous experience working with Michigan based Utilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.