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Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos Holdings Inc
  • Chicago, IL
  • $59,150–$106,925 Per Year
4 days ago
Leidos Holdings Inc

Job Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager I (PM I) who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting substation engineering projects for various electric utility clients throughout the Northern United States. The PM will be part of an established team within our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division. PDS provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide.

This position supports a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of regular in-office collaboration with engineering and project management teams. This role can be performed from Walled Lake MI, Pittsburgh PA or Chicago IL, depending on the location of the selected candidate.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • Leadership training

  • Formal Mentorship programs

  • Management opportunities

  • Learning & Development Resources

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Independently lead project teams to complete engineering designs of various sized electric infrastructure projects for electric utilities
  • Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting
  • Manage project costs, schedule and scope within approved limits, including the development of recovery plans when needed
  • Ensure contract compliance
  • Drive work products by coordinating and working with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
  • Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process
  • Interface directly with the client and internal management to solve issues and report progress, costs, schedule adherence and risks across a program of projects
  • Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel
  • Prepare bid documents; Develop cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal
  • Complete monthly invoices, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames
  • Identify business development opportunities

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
  • A minimum of three (3) + years of relevant Project Management experience
  • Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6)
  • Demonstrated experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, proposals, scopes and schedules
  • Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
  • Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Periodic travel (less than 2%); Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license
  • Hybrid office attendance (2-3 days in office, remaining days work from home) in one of the following offices: Walled Lake, MI; Pittsburgh PA; Chicago, IL

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP Certification
  • Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
  • Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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Original Posting:

August 26, 2026

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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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 (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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryComputer/IT Services
Salary$59,150–$106,925 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded2013
Websitehttps://jobs.saic.com/

About Company

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.

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