Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive Project Management Services that support Leidos' electric utility clients . The Project Controller will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.

Successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced, agile and diverse working environment. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities , including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Leadership training & Management opportunities
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
• Technical Upskilling programs

This role will involve work with forecasts, cost controls, process documentation, project scheduling, risk identification and variance analysis. Responsibilities will include:

• Developing, monitoring and maintaining engineering and construction project budgets for various sized transmission & distribution projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities
• Work with Project Management teams using earned value management techniques to ensure that forecasts and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits
• Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
• Develop and produce schedule weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review: which includes resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items and risk analysis
• Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects
• Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking

Background Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Construction Management, Business or closely related
• Eight (8) + years of relevant project controls/scheduling experience
• Expert level knowledge of Primavera/P6 software
• Must demonstrate recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design
• Demonstrated work history of planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
• Should be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner; Strong writing and verbal communication skills required
• Previous experience working with Entergy is preferred
• PMP certification preferred

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.

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!

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Original Posting Date: 2024-06-13While 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 $78,000.00 - $141,000.00
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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About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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