Associate Project Manager

Leidos • Atlanta, GA

99d • $50,050 - $90,475 • Remote

About The Position

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for an Associate Project Manager who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting distribution engineering projects for various electric utility clients throughout the Southeastern United States. The APM will be part of an established team within our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division. PDS provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide. As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in engineering design or project management related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or related discipline is required.
• Must be capable of planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks.
• Must be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks.
• Ability to take direction from and discuss decisions with the direct supervisor, and to coordinate with project team members.
• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner.
• Periodic travel may be required; Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services.
• Ideal Candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project or P6).

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers to manage various sized distribution line design projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities.
• Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting.
• Ensure project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans with a focus on change management, to stay within approved limits.
• Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel.
• Create and maintain resource loaded schedules.
• Coordinate with Engineering Leads to track and execute client deliverables.
• Assist with the preparation of bid documents, cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal.
• Complete monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours/work arrangements.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Formal mentorship programs.
• Developmental leadership training.
• Technical upskilling opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree