Environmental Project Manager

Leidos is seeking a Project Manager to support environmental projects across the U.S. This position will be remote, with occasional travel.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our environmental consulting team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an experienced consulting practice and apply your skills to support our consistently growing base of federal and commercial customers in the U.S.  Our team of industry-leading NEPA planning and policy experts, biologists, cultural resources specialists, and climate scientists work on complex federal planning projects for most major federal customers nationwide.

Must possess a valid driver's license and pass government background checks to access and work on U.S. Government installations. Due to contract requirements, only U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents will be considered. 

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The successful candidate will primarily manage federal environmental projects, including CERCLA and RCRA investigations, feasibility studies and decision documents, remedial design and execution, LTM/LTO, and environmental compliance. The candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, securing and managing resources for successful completion of project goals and technical objectives within scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Candidates must have experience providing solutions for complex technical and regulatory issues. Candidates will routinely interface with Leidos line management, program managers, and senior technical staff across multiple offices, as well as clients and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public. Applicants should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

• Manage and execute programs and projects (>$5M firm fixed price or >$50M T&M or cost plus) within Leidos’ program execution framework and procedures, including cost tracking, profit/loss, estimates to complete, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Proven experience successfully evaluating and reducing project scope and schedule creep.
• Demonstrated success in completing projects under-budget.
• Ability to successfully navigate multiple stakeholders with competing or conflicts requirements.
• Define project requirements and technical objectives; establish, direct, and lead project task teams across multiple technical disciplines; and manage project logistics and execution.
• Define requirements, oversee, and support preparation of project governing work plans and technical deliverables, including, project management plans, SAP and QAPP, APP/SSHPs, sampling and analysis plans, waste management plans, RI/FS, PP, ROD, RD, or equivalent documents.
• Develop exit strategies and solutions for complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Procure, select, and oversee subcontractors that support Leidos’ prime contracts.
• Lead proposal development, including technical solutions, management approaches, risk management strategies, and basis of estimates.
• Ensure compliance with Leidos and client Environmental Compliance, Quality, and Health & Safety programs.
• Prepare and present project findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Willing and able to travel to project locations to attend client and stakeholder meetings, conduct site visits, etc.

What Sets You Apart:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physical or Environmental Sciences, or related field, and at least 12 years’ relevant experience, including at least 5 years as a project manager.
• Knowledge and experience with emerging contaminant issues
• Managing DoD Environmental restoration projects
• Professional credential or progress toward obtaining certification in field of specialty (e.g., PE, PG, PMP, etc.)
• Extensive experience with management of staff, budgets, schedule, and scope
• Experience with federal and state environmental regulatory frameworks
• Experience leading development of technical, management, and price proposals
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint)

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.