Project Cost Analyst

Leidos•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$65,650 - $118,675•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Controller/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 Controller 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, with remote working capabilities, however, periodic travel to client sites throughout Kentucky area including Louisville and Lexington. may be required. Therefore, ideal candidates will be located in these areas. This position 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 and/or cost analysis experience
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 or Primavera P6 suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel

Nice To Haves

Proven knowledge of PowerPlan enterprise project performance software will be strongly preferred
Preferred candidates will demonstrate recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design
Previous experience working with Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities 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 Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities 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