Senior Project Manager

Leidos; Effingham (IL); Remote; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector seeks a Senior Project Manager for its Strategic Project Consulting team. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of electric utility projects, ensuring successful delivery, and mentoring project management staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, significant project management experience, and strong leadership skills. The position includes a competitive salary, remote capabilities with regional travel, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience in the Utility Industry.
• Experience as a Project Manager at an electric utility and demonstrated experience with US Electric Utilities.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution teams for comprehensive capital projects.
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address project issues.
• Manage monthly client invoicing and identify business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting various electric utility clients. You will oversee a portfolio of electric utility projects, with a diverse blend of capital projects throughout the Midwest. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) within our division, responsible for portfolio management, people leadership, and driving special initiatives. Additionally, you will lead larger proposals, manage a team of project managers, and ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.

As a Senior Project Manager in our Strategic Project Consulting group, you'll 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 overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
• Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• 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
• This role is remote in nature, however periodic travel to client sites will be required

This position has remote & hyrbid working capabilities, but will require 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 state of Illinois in order to be considered.

What you'll bring to the table (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ 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 company
• Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities, and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects is required
• Direct experience working with electric power infrastructure projects
• Supervisory experience including team building and talent acquisition
• 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
• Previous experience working with Ameren is preferred

You Might Also Have:

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

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. 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.

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. Your greatest work is ahead!

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PowerDelivery

Original Posting: June 3, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The 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.