Project Management Specialist

Description

Join Leidos Engineering as a Project Management Specialist and take your career to the next level! This role is a unique opportunity to work closely with project managers, lead engineers, and account managers while serving electric utility clients. You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment with regular interaction with customers, project teams, and engineering leadership.

This position is part of our Project Management Office in the Power Delivery Solutions division, where we deliver consulting services to both public and investor-owned electric utilities across the nation, offering comprehensive engineering design for electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects.

We are based out of Atlanta, GA, and embrace a hybrid work model, encouraging both remote work and in-office collaboration.

As an important member of our team, you will thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment with flexibility in work arrangements. Our organization is committed to your career growth, providing opportunities such as:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) training
• Leadership development programs
• Formal mentorship
• Management career paths
• Learning and development resources

Primary Responsibilities
• Collaborate with project and technical managers to manage various transmission line design projects for our electric utility clients.
• Support project performance tracking and reporting for assigned projects and workstreams.
• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary project teams to achieve project goals and fulfill client commitments.
• Act as a key contact for clients, facilitating meetings, delivering project updates, coordinating deliverables, and resolving issues.
• Oversee project costs, schedule, and scope, including developing recovery plans focused on change management.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Create and maintain resource-loaded schedules to track project progress.
• Work with Engineering Leads to ensure timely execution of client deliverables.
• Manage preparation of bid documents, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Handle monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable in a timely manner.

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, coordination, or engineering project execution.
• Proven experience in coordinating or leading technical or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience in direct client or customer engagement in a professional setting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and track technical efforts.
• Experience monitoring costs and schedules for assigned tasks.
• Able to collaborate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work in a hybrid environment based out of Atlanta, GA.

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the electric power industry and familiarity with business issues related to power delivery services.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating engineering teams or technical projects.
• A desire to obtain PMP certification is desirable.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project, or P6).

If you are ready to embrace the challenge of an ever-evolving industry and make your mark, we want to hear from you!