Substation Senior Project Manager

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity in the Chicago area for a Senior Project Manager II (Sr PM II) who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting substation engineering projects for various electric utility clients in the Central and Midwestern United States. The PM will be part of an established team within our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division. PDS provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission substation and distribution projects nationwide.

This position has remote working capabilities but will require local & regional travel to client offices and project sites. This allows us to best serve our localized utility clients as needed. Therefore candidates should be located in or adjacent to the greater Chicago area in order to be considered. Monetary relocation assistance is not available for this position.

As a valued team member you can look forward to a fast paced diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership training
• Technical Upskilling Oppportunities
• Management opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of project managers to deliver comprehensive engineering design projects for electric utility clients
• Take ownership of overall portfolio performance including cost schedule and scope management
• 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
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues report progress and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
• Oversee the preparation of bid documents cost estimates and responses to Requests For Proposal
• 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
• Travel locally and regionally as needed (roughly 15%) in order to support the needs of our clients

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Finance or related field required
• 8 years of progressive Project Management experience in the electric power industry or associated field OR 6 years with a Masters Degree
• Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects
• Direct experience working with electric power infrastructure projects
• Direct experience working with bid proposals and cost estimates
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Workfront MS Project P6) and MS Office Suite
• 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

Preferred Experience/Quaifications:

• PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
• Prior experience in a leadership position
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment
• Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools

Please Note that Sponsorship and other immigration related monetary benefits are not available for this position.

The estimated pay range for this position is approximately 135-155k depending on candidate qualifications experience & aptitude.

At Leidos We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. 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.

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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