Project Controls Manager

Leidos•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager in New Orleans, LA 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. 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. 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. PDSPM PowerDelivery If 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.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years of capital project manegement/project controls experince
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related; Additional relevant experince (minimum of 8 years) may be considered in lieu of degree
Expert level knowledge of Primavera/P6 software
Experience in capital utility 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

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

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