Electric Distribution Project Manager

Description Leidos is seeking a Project Manager II in our Orlando, FL office. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:  Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationFormal Mentorship ProgramsLearning & Development ResourcesTechnical Upskilling & Continuing EducationLeadership TrainingThe successful candidate will have an existing background in project management and track record of leading successful projects. Project types will range from fixed fee, T&M, and EPC contracts in a dynamic field of engineering focused on Power Utility work in an OH, UG, or URD environment. Role requires managing project and program performance of engineering deliverables including risk, schedule, and quality. Project Manager is responsible to ensure day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering in areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Coordination of third party companies and subcontractors may also be required. Assignments are typically focused on a single Client with multiple projects and business development with in person Client meetings. Typical tasks include internal and external reporting of financials, project progress, and change management. Support to internal execution teams typically involves tracking and controls of key performance indexes and analysis to staff for project success. The Project Manager will work regularly out of our Orlando office, with local travel as needed (25% or less). In this role, you can also expect to gain experience/expertise in:Coordination of multi-discipline technical teamTracking and controls of high volume workCorporate accountingProposal developmentContractsResource levelingThe successful Project Manager II candidate will support the following activities with minimal oversight from a Lead Project Manager: 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.Supervise team of associate project managers and project managers.Project Manager II Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience OR Associates Degree/HS Diploma and 8+ years of relevant experience in Project Management role.PMP Certification; 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.Previous experience as a PM lead or Supervisor with APM direct reports.Project Manager II Preferred QualificationsExperience working with various contract types (Fixed Price, Time & Materials).Direct utility industry experience, including exposure to projects for major U.S. electric utilities.Demonstrated success in collaborative, team-based consulting environments.Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.PowerDeliveryPDSPMIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:December 3, 2025For 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00The 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.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at /careers/pay-benefits.Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.

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