Project Cost Analyst

Description

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.
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 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

Background 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

• Proven knowledge of Power Plan 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

• 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.

• Previous experience working with Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities would be preferred, but not required

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.

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