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International Erosion Control Association

Project Manager Electric Utilities

International Erosion Control Association, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061


DescriptionAt Leidos

, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.Leidos Engineering is seeking a

Project Manager

to oversee and coordinate projects for a large electric utility client in the Pacific Northwest. Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in managing complex projects and programs related to the planning, design, and construction of

electrical grid

infrastructure.

This role will have client-facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.The Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) within Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.As a Project Manager, you can expect to:Work with Senior Project Managers to manage utility programs and projects, ensuring all phases of approved project assignments are completed efficiently and within scope, schedule, and budget.Interface with utility management personnel groups including planning, asset management, engineering, construction, siting, public outreach, and regulatory relations, legal and administrative departments.Ensure project costs, schedule, and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within stakeholder-approved project parameters.Client stakeholder engagement will involve progress reporting, capital expenditure forecasting, earned value financial management, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation across a portfolio of substation, transmission, and distribution projects.Consistently communicate and work with ease across multiple program and function support areas including: client, project teams, functional leadership, subcontractors, and support personnel.Assist client procurement and estimating departments with the preparation of bid documents, development of requests for proposal responses, and cost estimates.Create and maintain comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking.Manage the development of required outage and construction execution plans.Ensure a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.Write comprehensive technical project reports.Coordinate client billing and invoice resolution.Plan and prepare budgets; develop, maintain, and coordinate project schedules.Support/enforce Quality Control and Quality Assurance.Perform field activities and attend site visits as necessary to support project execution; support and oversee construction through Construction Management activities.What you will bring to the table (Background Qualifications):Associate Level: 1-2 years of relevant Project Management experienceMid Level: 2+ Years of Relevant Project Management ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; additional comprehensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeDemonstrated experience with project costing, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocationExperience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or related scheduling platformsStrong written and verbal communication skills are requiredAbility to travel locally and/or regionally as neededPreferred Qualifications:Previous work experience within the

electric power industry

and knowledge of business issues associated with

power delivery

serviceFamiliarity with

industry

regulatory environment for

electric utilities.Ability to demonstrate recent and in-depth expertise in

electric power infrastructure projects within

distribution, substation, or transmission.Experience with Capital ProjectsPMP Certification is preferred but not required; ideal candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification within two yearsCandidates with experience in a consulting environment will be preferredConstruction management or field experience is preferred but not required.Successful Candidates:Should be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasksWill have the ability to take direction from and discuss decisions with supervisor, and to coordinate with peers on projectsWill have the capability for planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks.Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner in briefings and meetingsAt Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power 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.We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!PDSPMPowerDeliveryOriginal Posting Date:

2024-09-26 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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.

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