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Project Manager at Leidos

Leidos Novi, MI

Job Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions this role you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting a large Michigan-based Utility. Youll interact closely with our clients and will oversee a mix of Transmission and Substation electric utility projects ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos Mission Vision and Values.As a Project Manager in our Strategic Project Consulting group youll play a role in driving creative Project Management Solutions for Leidos utility customers. You can expect to:Lead project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors - including Engineering Construction Permitting Siting Environmental Cost Controls and Scheduling functions - to deliver comprehensive capital projects for electric utility clients.Take ownership of project performance including cost schedule and scope managementInterface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues report progress and mitigate risks across the projectsManage monthly client invoicing accruals and accounts receivable processesEnsure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standardsMaintain regular communication with stakeholders including clients project teams subcontractors and support personnelIdentify project risks and mitigation strategiesThis role is a hybrid role with 3 days on site in client offices in Novi MI and 2 days remoteAdditional travel to project sites based on project needs will be requiredWhat youll bring to the table (Required Qualifications):Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related fieldA minimum of 2 years of progressive Project Management experience within the Utility Industry including Experience as a Project Manager at an electric utility and/or an electric utility consulting companyDemonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects is requiredDirect experience working with electric power infrastructure projectsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to travel periodically as required candidates should possess a valid US drivers licenseMust have the capability to plan organize direct and track technical efforts on project tasksAbility to work effectively in a team environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsMust be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective mannerExcellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectivelyExperience with project management software (e.g. MS Project P6)Experience with MS Office Software (Word PowerPoint Excel)You Might Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two yearsPrior experience in a leadership positionStrong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team developmentDemonstrated success in leading cross-functional teamsExperience with PowerBI and/or visualization toolsSupervisory experience including team building and talent acquisitionStrong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team developmentPrevious experience working with Michigan based UtilitiesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelAt Leidos 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. Weve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities over 160 municipals/cooperatives and were continuing to expand our reach. Plus weve 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.PDSPMPowerDeliveryIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:December 2 2025For 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 $73450.00 - $132775.00The 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.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 73450 - 132775

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