Associate Project Manager

Leidos; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support transmission line engineering projects. This role involves managing project performance, costs, and communication with stakeholders. The position offers remote flexibility while requiring candidates to be based near St. Louis. Career development opportunities, including PMP certification, are available.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Leadership training

Formal mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of demonstrated experience in project management.
• Must be capable of planning and organizing tasks.
• Familiarity with the electric power industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in managing transmission line design projects.
• Ensure project costs, schedule and scope are managed.
• Communicate with clients and internal project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance

Tools

MS Office Software

Project management software

Job description

This position has remote working capabilities, but candidates should be based in or around the greater St. Louis, MO metroplitan area in order to be considered, as some local and regional travel is expected. This allows Leidos to best serve our utility customers.

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 Midwestern and Northeastern 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 & 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

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of demonstrated experience in project management and/or project coordinating
• 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
• Candidates must be able to report to local office locations on an as-needed basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)
• Experience working with/previous exposure to US electric utilities
• Previous exposure to electrical and/or construction projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or financial management tools

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.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply today!

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Original Posting: June 4, 2025

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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.