Power Delivery Associate Project Manager

Leidos; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP Certification

Leadership training

Mentorship programs

Management opportunities

Learning & Development

Job summary

Leidos Engineering is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support transmission line design projects for public-owned and investor-owned utilities across the southeastern United States, with a home base in Houston. You will work with project managers, lead engineers and account managers in our Power Delivery Solutions division.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in PM, degree in engineering or related field, and familiarity with MS Office; hybrid schedule in Houston or remote for elsewhere.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in project management
• 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, Projects)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner

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

Skills

PM Experience

Communication

Cost & Schedule Tracking

Team Coordination

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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 & 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

Ideal Canidates will be located in the Houston area and able to work out of our Houston TX office on a hyrbid Schedule; Other well-qualified candidates located elsewhere in the US may be considered for fully remote work.

Please Note that US work sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in project management
• 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, Projects)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner

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., PWA, MS Project or P6)

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Original Posting

August 26, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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