Description
Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager who will provide Project Management Services related to Hawaii-based electric utility customer. This is a staff augmentation role that will interface directly with our utility client in the area. You can expect to spend time at our client offices, collaborating with various external stakeholders.
The Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management Office that provides consulting services to 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.
Responsibilities:
Plans, organizes and manages all project tasks associated with design, procurement, construction, testing, placement in operation and closing of projects.
Manages scope, schedule and costs of projects requiring complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, and cross-functional/multi-level (internal) management
Develops necessary strategies required to meet project goals in alignment with Hawaiian Electric policies and procedures and the HART contracts.
Thorough knowledge of the applicable HART contracts, including, but not limited to, terms and conditions and milestones dates.
Serves as focal point for all project related matters.
Maintains project schedules and costs, and provides updates for any status reports, dashboards or other variance explanations.
Provides information to PUC, as needed
Works collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Position is mostly remote in nature but the selected candidate will be expected to travel locally and/or report to customer site as needed to best serve client needs
Experience Requirements
Extensive (8+ years) experience as a project manager, construction manager, designer, or engineer, with large complex projects, preferably within the electric utility industry.
Several (3-5) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
Experience with the regulatory, social, public affairs (neighborhood boards, community groups, government agencies, political leaders, media, etc.) processes.
Several (3-5) years of supervisory experience is desirable.
Knowledge Requirements
Extensive knowledge of project management principles, and engineering and construction practices in the transmission, distribution, substation, and/or generation fields, normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), highly desirable but not required
Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical branch or certified as a Planner by a nationally recognized professional society such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred but not required.
Successful candidates will have the following attributes:
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.
Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect, and discretion.
In-depth analytical, computational, organizational, and time-management skills to handle various projects.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to manage people at all levels within the company.
Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
At 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.
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Original 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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REQNUMBER: R-00144784
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
