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Description

This position offers remote working capabilities, with required local and regional travel to client offices and project sites. This flexibility allows us to effectively serve our utility clients when needed. Candidates should preferably be located in or near Sacramento, CA to be considered. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Leidos is excited to invite applications for a Project Director within our Power Delivery Solutions Division. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment that emphasizes flexibility and encourages career development and growth, offering:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Formal mentorship programs
• Learning and development resources
• Continuing education opportunities
• Leadership training and management prospects

The successful candidate will possess a solid background in project management with a proven track record of competent project leadership. Projects will span fixed fee, time and materials, and EPC contracts in the vibrant field of Power Utility engineering, including overhead, underground, or underground residential distribution environments. As Project Director, you will manage project and program performance related to engineering deliverables, oversight of risk, schedule, and quality assurance. You will ensure the successful day-to-day execution of contracted engineering services focused on performance metrics, financial oversight, scheduling, quality assurance, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. This role also involves coordinating with third-party companies and subcontractors when required. Typical responsibilities encompass internal and external reporting on financials, project progress, and change management. You will support internal execution teams by tracking and analyzing key performance indicators crucial for project success.

Your contributions will include:

• Assisting project teams in executing engineering designs for electric infrastructure projects (public-owned and investor-owned utilities).
• Overseeing overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and reporting.
• Developing recovery plans to maintain compliance with approved budgets and timelines.
• Ensuring full contract compliance and adherence to client specifications.
• Driving deliverables through coordination with Engineering Leads, Managers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Documenting compliance with established quality control processes.
• Serving as the primary interface with clients and internal management to resolve issues and report on costs, schedule adherence, and project risks.
• Communicating effectively with clients, subcontractors, functional leaders, and support teams.
• Contributing to bid preparation, cost estimates, and responses to RFPs.
• Managing monthly invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within specified deadlines.
• Collaborating with teams to identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Basic Qualifications (Required):

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification is preferred; candidates should be willing to obtain it within the first year.
• Experience with various contract types (Fixed Price, Time & Materials).
• Experience directly within the utility industry, especially with major U.S. electric utilities.
• Demonstrated success in a collaborative, team-based consulting setting.

Leidos is a trusted provider of technology-focused solutions. Our Power Delivery Services Team serves utilities and mobile operators, showcased through our work with over 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipalities/cooperatives, alongside a growing network of mobile operators, local utility providers, and private developers. We combine engineering and project management expertise with a network of leading industry construction partners to deliver impactful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is reinforced by national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR), placing Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, we embrace individuals who challenge the status quo. We seek innovators who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

For U.S. Positions: As per business needs, Leidos anticipates that this position will remain open for at least 3 days, with a closing date not earlier than 3 days after the posting date.

Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

About Leidos

Leidos is a leading industry and technology provider serving government and commercial customers with efficient, innovative digital solutions. 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.

Pay and Benefits

Our compensation packages are designed to reflect the significance of the work we perform for our customers, including competitive pay, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as per relevant laws.