Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos•Syracuse, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Strategic Program Consulting team within the Power Delivery Solutions division. 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 works with cross-functional personnel and key stakeholders to deliver project scope, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction. The Power Delivery Solutions division provides consulting services to publicly owned and investor-owned electric utilities, including project management for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide. The position has remote working capabilities, with periodic travel to client sites throughout New York state potentially required. Candidates in or near New York or the Northeastern United States are preferred. Candidates with varying levels of experience may be considered, with pay ranges commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive project management experience in 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 and a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience as a Project Manager at an electric utility.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
Candidates located in or near New York or the Northeastern United States.

Responsibilities

Maintain project budgets and forecasts accurately on a monthly basis and comply with financial governance policies and procedures.
Identify and mitigate project delivery risks, 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.
Complete reports in a timely manner as required by the business.
Monitor performance against key performance indicators and adjust ways of working as needed 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, strategies, and processes to deliver fiscal year targets.