Site Project Lead

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Lead to oversee fielding of our large-scale inspection systems along the US southern border. Responsible for all aspects of on-site work and coordination with stakeholders from construction kickoff through Government acceptance testing completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background; excellent communication, leadership, and logistics skills; and the ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously in coordination and support of other Site Leads. Extensive travel required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the installation and commissioning of vehicle, cargo, and rail inspection systems as well as radiation detection systems.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to ensure equipment deliveries, work times and areas, schedule, and issues are coordinated, tracked, and addressed.
• Provide support to internal, customer, and subcontractor site-related requests and issues.
• Provide brief daily reports and regular communications with stakeholders.
• Be to go-to person on-site between all parties for these projects to coordinate information and drive resolution of issues.
• Coordinate timely delivery, track shipments, coordinate off loading and laydown areas of equipment supporting the inspection systems.
• Foster collaboration among team members to ensure successful equipment and system installations.
• Track schedule and plan ahead for approaching major milestones between stakeholders to meet program site objectives.
• Coordinate coverage and support between Site Leads to ensure sites have adequate support during times away from the site.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing technical teams, preferably in a construction, field service or installation environment.
• Ability to read drawings and understand technical documents (specifications, test plans, manuals, etc)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel 100% and/or commute to sites if local.
• Ability to work with Government local leadership to effectively manage expectations and concerns with minimal oversight and support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical field.
• Previous experience working remote on-site construction, installation, and/or testing
• PMP Certification

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 …