Project Coordinator

Description

This a contract-to-hire position, where the selected candidate can expect to work on a contract/temporary basis for about ~6 months, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent Leidos employee after the temporary period.

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our Strategic Program Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting a large electric utility client. You will work with a diverse blend of Capital Transmission/Substation projects in the greater Seattle WA area.

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

As a Project Coordinator in our Strategic Program Consulting group, you'll play a role in driving creative project management solutions for Leidos' utility customers. You can expect to:

• Assist project management teams in planning, organizing, and managing various projects, providing detailed data to support decision-making
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules
• Track milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments
• Set up and manage project collaboration tools amd help enhance team and process workflows
• Create and maintain comprehensive project reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for internal review
• Track and report project costs, risks, and schedules, assisting in the development of recovery plans when necessary
• Facilitate meetings by preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items to ensure follow-up and completion
• Ensure all work products meet internal quality, documentation, and recordkeeping standards.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or other related field required
• 3+ years of demonstrated, relevant experience in an adminstrative and/or project coordinating/project management setting

Technical Skills needed for this role:

• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project or P6) is preferred

Soft Skills that will help you succeed in this position:

• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities are required to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Location:

• Hybrid office attendance in Seattle (2-3 days in office, remaining days work from home)

Please Note that Sponsorship and other immigration related monetary benefits are not available for this position.

At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. 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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At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

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.