# Project Manager

**Company**: Leidos Engineering
**Location**: Columbus, OH
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Strategic Program Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. You will work alongside cross-collaborative personnel to provide Project Management Services supporting a large electric utility client in Central Ohio.

As a Project Manager in our Strategic Program Consulting group, you'll play a role in driving creative project management solutions for Leidos' utility customers. You can expect to:

- Lead electric utility project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors to deliver comprehensive capital projects that maintain Leidos high standards for client delivery

- Take ownership of project performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management, for concurrent projects

- Interface directly with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and proactively mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle

- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track for cost, schedule, and quality targets

- Mentor and guide junior project managers and project controls staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

- Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes for assigned projects

- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, scope documents, and quality control standards across all phases of execution

- Maintain regular, clear communication with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, and support personnel

- Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities within existing client account(s) and contributing to proposal and estimating efforts as needed

- Lead project teams operating within progressive delivery models that align engineering execution

- Periodic travel throughout the State or region may be required on an as-needed basis

This position requires the candidate to be located in Central Ohio, with periodic travel to client offices and project sites.

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

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field

- 8+ years of progressive Project Management experience

- Previous experience working in the Electric Utility Industry required; Experience as a Project Manager directly at an electric utility is strongly preferred

- 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

- Previous leadership experience preferred

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Ability to travel periodically as required

- Previous experience working with AEP 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

Successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced, agile and diverse working environment. 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

## Skills

### Required
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Construction Management
- Business
- Finance
- Leadership
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Quality Control

### Nice to have
- PMP Certification
- PowerBI
- visualization tools
- Leadership experience
- Cross-functional team leadership

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