Planning Project Coordinator II

Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experiencedProject Coordinator IIto join ourSystem Planning team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside engineering managers, lead engineers, and our business development team to provide administrative project manager tasks including schedule development, resource tracking, and process improvement. This role will support engineers in preparing system studies for Electric Utilities. You will work with a diverse blend of Distribution, Transmission, Distributed Energy Resources, and Protection projects mostly in the United States. The position will involve some degree of client-facing support.

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) certification
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Leadership Training & Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
• Management opportunities

The successful Project Coordinator II candidate will support the following activities with guidance from a Lead Project Manager:

• Independently lead project teams delivering electric system planning and engineering studies and/or solutions
• Take ownership for overall project / portfolio performance and reporting; managing project costs, schedule, and scope within approved limits, including the development of recovery plans when needed
• Ensure and document compliance with contract requirements, client requirements, and quality control standards
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, functional leaders, and support personnel
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and mitigate risks
• Manage monthly invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed deadlines
• Identify and pursue on-contract growth opportunities
• Contribute to bid preparation, cost estimates, and Requests For Proposal responses

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Organizational Management or related field
• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience within the electric power industry, or associated field
• Demonstrated experience managing, reporting performance and mitigating risks across a portfolio of projects
• Must be capable of planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on project tasks
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
• Direct experience working with bid proposals and cost estimates
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, P6, Workfront) and MS Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives, other stakeholders in an effective manner

Preferred:

• Direct experience with electric power engineering and planning projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
• PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within a year
• Portfolio management skills
• Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
• Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools

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 160municipals/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.

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PDSPLANNING

We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it.

For 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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 Leidos

Leidos 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 www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay 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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All 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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