Project Cost Analyst

Leidos • New Albany, OH

16h • $52,000 - $94,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Cost Analyst will be a part of our Strategic Project & Program Consulting Team, team, 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 is hybrid in nature and has remote working capabilities, however periodic travel to client sites throughout Central Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, Western Arkansas and/or Northeast Texas will be required. Therefore, candidates should be in these areas in order to be considered. This role will involve work with forecasts, cost controls, process documentation, risk identification and variance analysis.

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
• Proven knowledge of ECOSYS enterprise project performance software
• Should 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
• Proficiency utilizing MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with AEP would be preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level