Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Leadership training

Formal Mentorship programs

Management opportunities

Learning & Development Resources

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Manager I to support substation engineering projects within the Power Delivery Solutions division. You will lead project teams, manage scope, cost, and schedules, and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders across multiple offices in a hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes line‑of‑sight reporting, quality control, and client liaison while providing opportunities for mentorship, leadership training, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6).
• Experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, proposals, scopes and schedules.
• Must be able to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead project teams to complete engineering designs of electric infrastructure projects for electric utilities.
• Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting.
• Manage project costs, schedule and scope within approved limits, including recovery plans.
• Ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables.
• Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process.
• Interface with the client and internal management to report progress, costs, schedule adherence and risks across programs.
• Communicate with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors.
• Prepare bid documents; Develop cost estimates and responses to RFQs.
• Complete monthly invoices, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames.
• Identify business development opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget & scheduling

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager I (PM I) who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting substation engineering projects for various electric utility clients throughout the Northern 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 supports a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of regular in-office collaboration with engineering and project management teams. This role can be performed from Walled Lake MI, Pittsburgh PA or Chicago IL, depending on the location of the selected candidate.

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

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Leadership training
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Management opportunities
• Learning & Development Resources

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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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., 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 driver’s license
• Hybrid office attendance (2-3 days in office, remaining days work from home) in one of the following offices: Walled Lake, MI; Pittsburgh PA; Chicago, IL

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We’ve worked with over 50 investor‑owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we’re continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we’ve 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 you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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.