Hybrid Electric Distribution Project Manager

at Leidos

• Job title: Electric Distribution Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $59,150 - $106,925 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sacramento, United States

About the role

• Project Manager I managing electric infrastructure projects for public-owned and investor-owned utilities. Delivering engineering solutions while ensuring contract compliance and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant project management experience
• 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 (PivotTables, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement