Senior Project Manager

Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager 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

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

• Drive strategic initiatives within the organization, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiencies

• 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

Background Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field

• A minimum of 5+ 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

• 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)

You Might Also Have:

• 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

We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our 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. Your greatest work is ahead!

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:August 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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