Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive Project Management Services that support Leidos' electric utility clients. The Project Cost Analyst will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.
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
This role will involve work with forecasts, cost controls, process documentation, risk identification and variance analysis. Responsibilities will include:
- Developing, monitoring and maintaining engineering and construction project budgets for various sized transmission & distribution 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
- Share team utilization metrics and address any utilization concerns with AEP’s Center of Excellence (COE) to maintain alignment with project objectives and resource requirements.
- Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
- Develop and produce weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review.
- Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects
- Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking
This position requires the candidate to be located in Central Ohio, with periodic travel to client offices. This allows us to best serve our localized utility clients as needed.
Background Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related
- Three (3) + years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience
- Senior level knowledge of ECOSYS enterprise project performance software
- Must demonstrate recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design
- Demonstrated work history of planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
- Should be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
- Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner; Strong writing and verbal communication skills required
- Previous experience working with AEP is preferred
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.
We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!
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Original Posting:January 6, 2025
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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00
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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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
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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 newly launched 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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