Leidos

Project Director – Senior Project Manager

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Framingham • Massachusetts • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the development and execution of the section’s growth strategy, identifying market opportunities, expanding capabilities, and aligning operational plans with long term business objectives
  • Serve as the primary liaison to C suite leadership, driving high level proposal development, executive communications, and internal approval processes for strategic pursuits and investments
  • Oversee the section’s project portfolio health, ensuring financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, and resource optimization across all programs and initiatives
  • Act as a senior client facing leader, supporting business development efforts, strengthening strategic partnerships, and collaborating with cross functional project managers to ensure integrated delivery across sections
  • Take ownership of overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management
  • Drive strategic initiatives within the organization, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiencies
  • Coordinate with engineering discipline leads to validate technical scope, design assumptions, and constructability requirements
  • Oversee contract administration, including tracking deliverables, managing change orders, negotiating scope adjustments, and preventing claims or disputes
  • Develop and maintain portfolio-level performance dashboards, revenue forecasts, and schedule outlooks for executive leadership
  • Lead the development and deployment of standardized tools, templates, KPIs, and procedures to enhance PMO maturity
  • Leverage project analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
  • Oversee the preparation of bid documents, cost estimates, and responses to Requests For Proposal
  • Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standards
  • Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, and support personnel
  • Identify project risks and drive mitigation strategies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or related field required
  • 10+ years of progressive Project Management experience in the electric power industry, OR 8+ years of experience with an Electrical Engineering Degree
  • Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities, EPC and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects
  • Must have direct experience working with electric power infrastructure and EPC projects
  • Demonstrated competency in scope, schedule, cost control, and contract/change management for multi-disciplinary utility projects
  • Experience preparing or reviewing bid proposals, cost estimates, and technical/commercial responses to RFPs
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6) and MS Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to Travel locally and regionally as needed (roughly ~30-35%) in order to support the needs of our clients
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Project ManagementCost ControlSchedule ManagementContract ManagementChange ManagementBid Proposal PreparationCost EstimationRisk ManagementPerformance MetricsProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingClient ManagementNegotiationProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementDecision MakingInterpersonal Skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in FinanceProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)Lean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Cost Professional (CCP)Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Project Manager (CPM)