Power Delivery Project Manager

Project Manager – Power Delivery Solutions

Leidos Engineering is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Strategic Program Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting a large electric utility client across Central Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, Western Arkansas, and Northeast Texas. This role has remote working capabilities, but periodic travel to client sites throughout these regions will be required.

• Lead electric utility project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors – including Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Siting, Environmental, Cost Controls and Scheduling functions – to deliver comprehensive capital transmission substation projects for electric utility clients.
• Take ownership of overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management.
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio.
• Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standards.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, and support personnel.
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience within the Electric Utility Industry; 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.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel periodically as required.
• Proficiency utilizing MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience working with AEP as a customer is preferred, but not required.

• 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.

$73,450.00 – $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.