Program Office Project Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is currently seeking a driven, results oriented and motivated self-starter with a background in construction project execution to join the NISC team as Project Engineer in support of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Power Services Group (PSG) and specifically the Fuel Storage Tank (FST) Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives. Duties may include ensuring that all programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints from cradle to grave at FAA facilities around the globe. 

The candidate will establish goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the successful completion of project work that is within budget and schedule constraints, and ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented.  Guidance and oversight must also be provided to subcontractors.  Further, the position requires frequent interface with FAA customer personnel, other contractor personnel, FAA technical personnel, and other FAA customer representatives. 

The successful candidate will be a proven, versatile, and results- driven team member. This position requires strong business acumen with a thorough understanding of the customer mission, the customer organization and customer relations, and the ability to adapt to changing customer needs and requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned projects are met and within time and budget constraints, utilizing Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) to ensure project scope of work is not exceeded and that design meets all current FAA and industry standards.

• Ensure installation meets all EOSH safety standards.

• Perform reviews of site survey, project drawings, risk management plans, and change orders.

• Provide timely/accurate responses to all technical and program inquiries received.

• Work independently to achieve day-to-day FST Program objectives which may significantly impact operational results or program objectives.

• Assist program leads on execution of projects with technical issues.

• Update project schedules as required and provide input to FAA construction managers.

• Organize impromptu telecoms/meetings to ensure all projects maintain schedule and cost.

• Utilizing special client databases, provide programmatic input to other team members.

• Perform investigations and root cause analysis.

• Perform cost analysis, return on investment and utilize cost estimating skills for analyzing alternative solutions.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to present ideas to diverse audiences

• Ability to use MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD primarily. SmartSheets, Primavera, CWP experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of working with the FAA 

• Knowledge of Fuel Storage Tanks

• Technical background (Highly preferred)

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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