Power Consultant Assistant Project Manager - Transaction Services

Leidos; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager located in Denver, CO. In this role, you will collaborate with Project Managers to manage project economics, client relationships, and report preparation. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have over 4 years of relevant experience in energy consulting, project management, and technical writing. This position offers growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in independent engineering assignments.
• Experience in evaluating distributed generation and power plants.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage data requests between Subject Matter Experts and Clients.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project.

Skills

Energy consulting

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business

Job description

Overview

The energy industry is transforming. Older, inefficient power generation and transmission systems are being upgraded and replaced with modern, environmentally friendly alternatives. These changes aren’t just driven by a desire to improve the health of our planet – they also make good business sense for the utilities, developers, and investors that are driving those transformations.

As an Assistant Project Manager within Leidos’ Energy & Infrastructure Consulting Practice, you will play an important part in those transactions, giving you an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to making our world a better place. The Assistant Project Manager will report to the Power Transaction Services Managing Director and work to assist Project Managers.

After gaining sufficient experience, the Assistant Project Manager, with the help of a Project Manager, will lead projects, be responsible for billing clients and collecting payment, interface directly with clients and manage those relationships, develop proposals to support business development, and work to meet the division’s rigorous standard operating procedures. You will be an integral part of an exceptional team of power industry experts, providing consulting services and work products that our clients view as critical inputs to their business decisions.

Assistant Project Managers must regularly work with project developers, utilities, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, investors, bankers, and legal and financial advisors, among others, evaluating a wide variety of technologies, from wind turbines and solar panels to battery storage systems, fuel cells, thermal projects, and advanced fuel conversion technologies.

The interactions on each engagement provide opportunities to grow and diversify your strengths as a consultant. When leading multiple engagements with a Project Manager, every day will bring a new and interesting challenge, and you will have the privilege of working with some of the smartest and most dedicated consultants in the industry, finding solutions that drive projects forward.

Your growth opportunities at Leidos abound. We are a small, 100‑person division with a flat organizational structure, and you’ll be making an impact on Day 1. As you expand your capabilities and expertise, you’ll take on larger, more challenging projects, and will develop and sustain relationships with clients and top industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Manage data requests between our Subject Matter Experts and Clients
• Manage report preparation and dissemination to technical team for required inputs, including collecting and reviewing report sections and information from Subject Matter Experts, and organizing those into final work products through coordination with the Project Manager and administrative assistants
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Determine, monitor, and review all project economics including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, sub‑contractors, resources, and risk
• Attending internal and client‑facing meetings
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project
• Lead the project teams based on client requirements, milestones, and objectives
• Facilitate status review meetings among project team members and clients
• Work with senior management on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules
• Manage project requirements, scope, and change issues
• Maintaining quality control to ensure accuracy and quality of content
• Work with members of cross‑functional teams to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical or operational issues
• Learn from Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts to advance their skills, knowledge, and project management capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related discipline from an accredited university with four plus (4+) years of experience in a broad range of independent engineering assignments, and/or related business functions including: engineering, construction, site work, and consulting for lenders, funds, utilities, and independent developers
• Experience in energy consulting and the evaluation of distributed generation, combined heat and power plants, utility consulting, electric power generation facilities, including renewable (solar, wind), hydroelectric, energy storage, thermal (combustion turbine, solid‑fuel), carbon capture and sequestration and/or other power generation technologies
• Experience with evaluation of commercial risks in construction, procurement, permits/compliance, or operating and services contracts
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• MBA
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Proficiency in technical writing

Work Location

This position requires candidates to be located in Denver, CO or Framingham, MA (just outside of Boston). A remote position will be considered for certain candidates.

Pay Range

$87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.