Project Manager Electric Utilities

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Santa Fe, NM (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    ngineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide.

    This position may be remote in nature, but candidates must be located in either Mountain or Pacific time zones in order to be considered. This allows Leidos to best serve our utility customers as needed. Local/Regional travel may be required on an as needed basis.

    Successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced, diverse working environment that requires adaptability. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

    • Leadership training & Management opportunities

    • Formal Mentorship programs

    • Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources

    • Technical Upskilling programs

    As a Project Manager, you can expect to:

    • Assist project teams in completing engineering design of various sized electric infrastructure projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utility customers

    • Be responsible for overall project performance and reporting

    • Manage project costs, schedule and scope, including the development of recovery plans to stay within approved limits

    • Ensure contract compliance

    • Drive work products by coordinating and working with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables

    • Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process

    • Interface directly with the client and internal management to solve 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

    • Assist with the preparation of bid documents, development of cost estimates and responses to Requests For Proposal

    • Complete monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames

    • Assist your team in identifying potential business development opportunities

    What You'll Bring to the Table (Required Qualifications):

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required

    • A minimum of 3 years of relevant Project Management experience

    • Demonstrated Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project, P6)

    • Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup, etc) is preferred

    • Demonstrated experience managing project financials, proposals, scopes, and schedules

    • Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks

    • Must have the capability to understand, plan, monitor and report project financial performance

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Excellent organizational, problem solving/analytical skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

    You Might Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

    • PMP Certification is preferred but not required; Ideal Candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification within two years

    • Previous Experience working with various contract types including Fixed Price and Time & Material

    • Direct experience with utilities

    • Previous exposure to projects for major US electric utilities

    • Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business

    • Operational experience in Microsoft PowerBI

    We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Leidos' Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

    At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply today!

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    Original Posting Date:
    2024-11-15
    While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:
    Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

    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.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.