Electric Distribution Project Manager

Overview

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
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• Lead projects and programs in a dynamic field of engineering focused on Power Utility work in an OH, UG, or URD environment.
• Manage project and program performance of engineering deliverables including risk, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering in areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with third-party companies and subcontractors as required.
• Provide internal and external reporting of financials, project progress, and change management.
• Support internal execution teams with tracking and controls of key performance indicators to support 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.

• 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 (Pivot Tables, 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.

• 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. Our work includes collaborations with more than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, along with mobile operators, local utility providers, and private developers. Leidos is recognized in national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) among Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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Original Posting: September 15, 2025

Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $

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 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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