Project Manager

Leidos•Bentonville, AR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Strategic Program 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 electric utility client. You will work with a diverse blend of Capital Transmission/Substation or IPP projects in Central Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, Western Arkansas or Northeast Texas. The Project Manager will be part of Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. As a Leidos employee, you can look forward to career development and growth opportunities, including: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Formal Mentorship programs Learning & Development Resources Technical Upskilling programs Leadership trainings This role is hybrid in nature, with remote working capabilities, however, periodic travel to client sites throughout Central Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, Western Arkansas or Northeast Texas will be required. Therefore, candidates should be located in these areas in order to be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field
A minimum of 3+ years of progressive Project Management experience within the Electric Utility Industry; Experience as a Project Manager directly at an electric utility is strongly preferred
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
Supervisory experience including team building and talent acquisition
Strong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team development
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to travel periodically as required
Proficiency utilizing MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Excel (must be able to demonstrate proficiency with Excel)
Previous experience working with AEP as a customer is preferred, but not required

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
Prior experience in a leadership position
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools

Responsibilities

Lead electric utility project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors - including Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Siting, Environmental, Cost Controls and Scheduling functions - to deliver comprehensive capital transmission substation projects for electric utility clients.
Take ownership of overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management
Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes
Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth
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