Project Manager I
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Job Location:
Charlotte, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 57850 - 104575
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager I (PM I) who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting tranismission line engineering projects for various electric utility clients throughout the 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.
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 Opportunities
- Management opportunities
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently lead project teams to complete engineering designs of various sized electric infrastructure projects for electric utilities
- Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting
- Manage project costs schedule and scope within approved limits including the development of recovery plans when needed
- Ensure contract compliance
- Drive work products by coordinating and working with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
- Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process
- Interface directly with the client and internal management to solve issues and report progress costs schedule adherence and risks across a program of projects
- Communicate with clients internal project teams multiple engineering disciplines functional leaders subcontractors and support personnel
- Prepare bid documents; Develop cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal
- Complete monthly invoices accruals and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames
- Identify business development opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Finance or a closely related discipline is required
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant Project Management experience
- Experience with project management software (e.g. Workfront MS Project P6)
- Demonstrated experience managing and reporting project financial performance budgets proposals scopes and schedules
- Must have the capability to plan organize direct and track technical efforts on project tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
- Experience with MS Office Software (Word PowerPoint Excel)
- Periodic travel (less than 2%); Candidates should possess a valid US drivers license
- Hybrid office attendance (2-3 days in office remaining days work from home) out of our Charlotte office is required so candidates must be able to report to our office regularly
Preferred
- PMP Certification
- Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
- Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
At 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.
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If 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:
November 18 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 $57850.00 - $104575.00The 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
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
