Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos

. Provide Project Management Services supporting a key electric utility client .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management capabilities within the electric utility sector, focusing on transmission projects, land acquisition, and stakeholder coordination. Proficient in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements while ensuring effective communication and documentation.

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Project Management ExperienceElectric Utility Industry KnowledgePrimavera P6 FamiliarityLand Acquisition CoordinationStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentMilestone TrackingEnvironmental CompliancePermitting ProcessesDocumentation ManagementIssue ResolutionChange Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCoordination SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Electric Transmission ProjectsLand AcquisitionEasementsRights-of-Way (ROW)Project GovernancePublic EngagementSite VisitsStakeholder EngagementProject ControlsForecasting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Project Management Services supporting a key electric utility client
Coordinate and support execution of transmission projects through the Site & Acquire phase
Serve as a central coordination point across Real Estate, Survey, Engineering, Siting, Environmental, Permitting, Public Engagement, Legal, Project Controls, Finance, and other stakeholders
Coordinate land acquisition activities for substation sites, easements, and transmission line rights-of-way
Track acquisition milestones and parcel-level activities, including surveys, title work, environmental considerations, permitting dependencies, property documentation, negotiations, and closing milestones
Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, issue resolution, stakeholder communication, and project reporting
Support and maintain project schedules and milestones, including Primavera P6 schedule updates
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and acquisition progress to support required in-service dates
Coordinate environmental, permitting, compliance, and project governance requirements
Support funding requests, forecasting, risk assessments, change management, and project reporting
Maintain project documentation and ensure Site & Acquire deliverables are completed before turnover to downstream execution and construction teams
Conduct occasional site visits and document relevant project/site information
Work under the direction of a Senior Project Manager / Execution Project Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated project management experience within the electric utility industry
Completed Bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, and reporting
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and multiple internal/external stakeholders
Recent experience supporting or managing electric transmission capital projects preferred
Familiarity with transmission siting, land acquisition, easements, ROW, permitting, environmental, or related project-development activities strongly preferred
Ability to operate with limited oversight while working under the direction of a utility Senior Project Manager
Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and documentation skills
Primavera P6 familiarity preferred
Candidates should be located in North or South Carolina
Ability to conduct periodic travel to client sites throughout the Carolinas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Formal Mentorship programs
Learning & Development Resources
Technical Upskilling programs
Leadership Training
Career development and growth opportunities