Description
Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a Power Generation facility build.Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in working with complex projects and programs related to the planning, design and construction of electrical infrastructure. This role will have client facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
The Project Controls Manager will be part of Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.
Work will be required out of a local office located in New Orleans at the beginning phase of the project. Once construction begins, onsite work will be expected in Killona, Louisiana. Job Travel Parameters:
- All hours worked paid at straight time
- Long-term onsite assignment
- Eligible travelers may receive approved lodging and meal/incidental reimbursement in accordance with Entergy travel policy and assignment requirements
- Travel reimbursement eligibility is subject to assignment duration, approval status, and traveler qualification requirements
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:
- 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 skillsrequired
- 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.
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Original Posting:
June 3, 2026
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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
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