Transmission Construction Manager

Description At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams and operate sustainably. Our mission, vision, and values guide the way we do business. Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Construction Manager who will work alongside management, construction crews, and lead engineers for a large electric utility client in the northeast/New England region of the country. The Construction Manager will be part of our Power Delivery Services 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. Responsibilities Manage the overall construction activities on assigned projects, including material management, construction (EPC) and logistics efforts for a large scaled program consisting of multiple EPC/Design Build and Logistics contractors for an investor‑owned electric utility in the north‑eastern United States. Responsible for the development and/or review of construction plans, outage coordination, commissioning planning and safety planning. Interface directly with the client to report progress, costs, schedule and risks across a portfolio of transmission and distribution projects. Interface with multiple Project Managers, schedulers, project controllers and engineers that oversee direct assigned work to general and logistics contractors. Conduct on‑site construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule and project uncertainties. Consistently communicate and work with ease across multiple program and function support areas including client, EPC project teams, functional leadership, subcontractors, and support personnel. Ensure compliance with utility client standards and processes. Responsible for contractor evaluations, project reconciliations and close‑out activities following completion of projects. Oversee various and specific proposal development efforts that accurately define the project scope, schedule and budgets. May be required to work extended hours during certain phases of construction efforts and as project requirements may dictate. Provide storm outage support (emergency response planning). Write comprehensive technical and project reports. Qualifications 10+ years of relevant experience in the U.S. electric utility industry. Demonstrated experience working with field personnel, construction crews, engineering personnel and utility staff. Must demonstrate recent and in‑depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects with expert knowledge in managing large scaled Transmission and Distribution Programs. Strong writing and verbal communication skills. Regional and local travel will be required: candidates must possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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