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Electric Distribution Project Manager

Electric Distribution Project Manager

Leidos IncChico, CA, United States
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Description

This position has remote working capabilities, but will require local & 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 greater Sacramento, CA area in order to be considered. Monetary relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Leidos has an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Power Delivery Solutions Division. Successful candidates 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 including :

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

The successful candidate will have an existing background in project management and track record of leading successful projects. Project types will range from fixed fee, T&M, and EPC contracts in a dynamic field of engineering focused on Power Utility work in an OH, UG, or URD environment. Role requires managing project and program performance of engineering deliverables including risk, schedule, and quality. Project Manager is responsible to ensure day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering in areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Coordination of third party companies and subcontractors may also be required. Assignments are typically focused on a single Client with multiple projects and business development with in person Client meetings. Typical tasks include internal and external reporting of financials, project progress, and change management. Support to internal execution teams typically involves tracking and controls of key performance indexes and analysis to staff for project success.

The successful Project Manager I candidate will support the following activities with moderate oversight from a Lead Project Manager :

  • Support project teams in completing engineering design for electric infrastructure projects (both public-owned and investor-owned utilities).
  • Manage overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and reporting.
  • Develop and implement recovery plans to maintain compliance with approved budgets and timelines.
  • Ensure full contract compliance and adherence to client requirements.
  • Drive deliverables by coordinating with Engineering Leads, Managers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Maintain and document compliance with established quality control processes.
  • Serve as the primary interface with clients and internal management to resolve issues, track progress, and report costs, schedule adherence, and risks across programs.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, functional leaders, and support personnel.
  • Contribute to bid preparation, cost estimates, and RFP responses.
  • Manage monthly invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed deadlines.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
  • Basic Qualifications (Required) :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field and 3+ years of relevant project management experience
  • Proficiency with project management software (Workfront, MS Project, P6, or similar).
  • Strong MS Office skills; advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.) preferred.
  • Proven experience managing project financials, scopes, and schedules.
  • Ability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts across multiple tasks.
  • Strong understanding of project financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • PMP certification (preferred; or willingness to obtain within the first year).
  • Experience working with various contract types (Fixed Price, Time & Materials).
  • Direct utility industry experience, including exposure to projects for major U.S. electric utilities.
  • Demonstrated success in collaborative, team-based consulting environments.
  • Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals / cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within 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.

    Original Posting : September 15, 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 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.

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