Telecommunications Project Controller

Position Overview Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within the Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will support a large electric utility client in the Pacific Northwestern US. This is an in‑office position based out of either Portland, Bend or Medford, OR, depending on the location of the selected candidate. As the project controller, you will play a key role in driving creative Project Management Solutions for Leidos’ utility client, working closely with Telecommunications and SCADA Project Managers to create and maintain project forecasts, track project materials, complete project accruals, track project spends and financials and be an integral member of the client’s project delivery team. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain engineering and construction project budgets for public‑owned and investor‑owned electric utilities. Work with Project Management teams using earned value management techniques to ensure that forecasts and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans to stay within approved limits. Partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, Managers, and other client stakeholders to track and execute client deliverables. Support project teams with material tracking. Develop and produce weekly and monthly project control reports for client and internal management review, including resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items, and risk analysis. Interface directly with the client daily to report progress, schedule, and risks across a portfolio of electric utility projects. Assist Project Managers with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking. Review, interpret, and provide inputs to project schedules and identify risks. Required Qualifications Mid‑Level: 4‑7 years of relevant project controls experience. Senior‑Level: 7‑10 years of relevant project controls experience. (Pay ranges will be commensurate with candidate experience.) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, and cost controls. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Capability to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner. Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills and ability to multi‑task effectively. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of electric power infrastructure projects and power delivery business issues. Experience working with US electric utilities. Demonstrated success with a team approach to consulting. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $82,550 – $149,225. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos Inc