Electric Distribution Project Manager

Overview

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 I (PM I) 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 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)

• Completed Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant project management experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• PMP Certification required; other formal continuing education/training in project management skills & concepts may be considered.
• 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.

• 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. We partner with industry-leading construction partners to deliver Energy Delivery Solutions.

Original Posting:
February 6, 2026

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $

About Leidos:
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. 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. For more information, visit