Leidos

Telecommunications Project Controller

Leidos  •  $83k - $149k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will support a large electric utility client in the Pacific Northwestern US. This is an in-office position based out of either Portland, Bend or Medford, OR, depending on the location of the selected candidate. As the project controller, You'll play a key role in driving creative Project Management Solutions for Leidos' utility client, working closely with Telecommunications and SCADA Project Managers to create and maintain project forecasts, track project materials, complete project accruals, track project spends and financials and be an integral member of the client’s project delivery team.

As a Leidos employee, you can look forward to a collaborative culture, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Formal Mentorship programs
  • Developmental Leadership training
  • Technical Upskilling Opportunities
  • Management opportunities

This role will have a targeted focus on supporting our client Telecommunications/ SCADA Project Management Office (PMO) team. Key Responsibilities willl include

  • Developing, monitoring and maintaining engineering and construction project budgets for various sized 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 Project Managers, Engineering Leads, Managers, and other client stakeholders to track and execute client deliverables
  • Supporting project teams with material tracking
  • 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 on a daily basis to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electric utility projects
  • Assist project managers with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking
  • Review, interpret, and provide inputs to project schedules and identify risks

Required Qualifications:

  • Mid-Level: 4-7 years of relevant projet controls experience
  • Senior-Level: 7-10 years of relevant projet controls experience (Pay ranges will be commensurate with candidate experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
  • Demonstrated experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets and cost controls
  • Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
  • Experience working with US electric utilites
  • Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business

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 4, 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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