Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos•Chicago, MI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is hiring a Project Manager I to support substation engineering projects for electric utility clients throughout the Northern United States. The role works alongside lead engineers and account managers as part of the Power Delivery Solutions division, which provides engineering design consulting for transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The position supports a hybrid work environment, with regular in-office collaboration. It may be based in Walled Lake, Michigan; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; or Chicago, Illinois. The role includes opportunities for career growth through PMP leadership training, formal mentorship programs, management opportunities, and learning and development resources. Periodic travel is expected at less than 2%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant project management experience.
Experience with project management software such as MS Project or P6.
Demonstrated experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, proposals, scopes, and schedules.
Ability 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.
Ability to interact effectively with customer representatives.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to multitask effectively.
Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to attend the office 2–3 days per week in Walled Lake, Michigan; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; or Chicago, Illinois.
Periodic travel of less than 2%.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services.
Demonstrated success using a team approach in a consulting business.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Independently lead project teams completing engineering designs for electric utility infrastructure projects of various sizes.
Take responsibility for overall project performance and reporting.
Manage project costs, schedule, and scope within approved limits, and develop recovery plans when needed.
Ensure contract compliance.
Coordinate with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables.
Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process.
Work directly with clients and internal management to resolve 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 respond to Requests for Proposal.
Complete monthly invoices, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames.
Identify business development opportunities.