Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos•Syracuse, NY

3d•$73,450 - $132,775•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Utility Project Solutions team. The role provides project management services to a large electric utility client and manages a portfolio of complex electric projects throughout their lifecycle. The Project Manager engages key stakeholders to deliver project scope, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction. The position is hybrid, with a few days per week in an office; candidates may work from the Leidos office location closest to them, with multiple offices across New York state. Leidos Energy provides consulting services to publicly and investor-owned electric utilities, including project management for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide. Leidos offers career development opportunities including PMP certification, formal mentorship programs, learning and development resources, technical upskilling programs, and leadership training.

Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive Project Management experience within the electric utility industry.
Demonstrated experience working with U.S. electric utilities and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel periodically.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience as a Project Manager at an electric utility is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately maintain project budgets and forecasts monthly.
Ensure compliance with financial governance policies and procedures.
Identify and mitigate risks to project delivery, including permitting, logistical, material, resource, contractual, and cost constraints.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and other mandatory targets.
Prepare for and attend workplans and other stakeholder meetings.
Assemble project teams of internal and external stakeholders and host project-specific meetings to resolve risks or persistent issues.
Ensure timely completion of reports required by the business.
Monitor performance against key performance indicators and adjust ways of working to achieve a high level of performance.
Challenge existing ways of working and facilitate improvements to company best practices to improve efficiency and performance.
Maintain detailed project schedules monthly with Project Controllers in Primavera P6, including project requirements, activity and milestone dates, resourcing, and status.
Provide leadership and oversight to internal and external stakeholders, driving efficiency, effectiveness, key strategies, and processes to deliver fiscal-year targets.