Associate Project Manager

Leidos; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Career development

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Leidos Engineering seeks an Associate Project Manager to support transmission line design projects across the southeastern United States. You will work with Project Managers, Lead Engineers and Account Managers within our PMO, delivering engineering design and project controls across public- and investor-owned utilities.

The role emphasizes schedule and cost control, client communication, and opportunity for PMP leadership training, mentorship, and development resources within Leidos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related discipline is required.
• 0+ year of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Projects).
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on assigned tasks.
• Ability to track cost and schedule status of assigned tasks.
• Ability to take direction from and discuss decisions with the direct supervisor, and coordinate with project team members.
• Ability to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers to manage various sized transmission 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 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.

Skills

Project management

Cost tracking

Scheduling

Client communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

P6

PWA

Job description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for an Associate Project Manager who will work alongside Project Managers, Lead Engineers and Account Managers supporting various electric utility clients. We are currently seeking qualified applicants to provide Project Management Services related to transmission line engineering projects throughout the southeastern United States. The Associate Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management Office within our Power Delivery Solutions division that 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) Leadership Training Formal Mentorship Programs Management Opportunities Learning and Development Resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers to manage various sized transmission 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related discipline is required.
• 0+ year of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Projects.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on assigned tasks.
• Ability to track 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.
• Ability to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with electric power industry.
• Knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., PWA, MS Project or P6).
• Ability to obtain a PMP Certification.

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Original Posting

October 8, 2026

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.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.