Project Manager

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Hawaii. This role offers the chance to lead engineering projects for electric utilities, ensuring project performance and compliance while managing costs and schedules. With remote capabilities for candidates in the Hawaiian Islands, this position promotes a flexible work environment and encourages career development through mentorship and training programs. Join a trusted solutions provider known for its commitment to growth and excellence in the energy sector, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of power delivery.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Leadership Training

PMP Certification Support

Formal Mentorship Programs

Continuing Education Resources

Technical Upskilling Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Project Management experience required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office software.
• Experience managing project financials and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in engineering design for electric infrastructure.
• Manage project costs, schedules, and ensure contract compliance.
• Interface with clients and internal teams to report progress.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerBI

Job description

Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager in Hawaii who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting electric utility clients. The Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management Office within our Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide.

This role has remote capabilities, but candidates must be located in the Hawaiian Islands to be considered. This allows us to best serve Leidos' regionalized utility customers.

Successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced, diverse working environment that requires adaptability. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Leadership training & Management opportunities
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
• Technical Upskilling programs

As a Project Manager, you can expect to:

• Assist project teams in completing engineering design of various sized electric infrastructure projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utility customers; Experienced/Senior level candidates will have the opportunity to lead other project managers and play a role in program/portfolio management
• Be responsible for overall project performance and reporting
• Manage project costs, schedule and scope, including the development of recovery plans to stay within approved limits
• 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
• Assist with the preparation of bid documents, development of cost estimates and responses to Requests For Proposal
• Complete monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames
• Assist your team in identifying potential business development opportunities

What You'll Bring to the Table (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant Project Management experience
• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel);Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup, etc) required
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials, proposals, scopes, and schedules
• Previous Experience working with various contract types including Fixed Price and Time & Material
• Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks
• Must have the capability to understand, plan, monitor and report project financial performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates with previous experience in the electric utility industry and/or consultancy environments will be preferred

You Might Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• PMP Certification is preferred but not required; Ideal Candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification within two years
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving/analytical skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
• Operational experience in Microsoft PowerBI
• Previous exposure to projects for major US electric utilities
• Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
• Advanced use/expertise in Excel preferred

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

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply today!

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Original Posting:

March 13, 2025

For 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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