Project Cost Analyst

Leidos

. Work with project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive Project Management Services supporting electric utility clients .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project management services for electric utility clients, with a strong focus on budget development, earned value management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to track project costs and schedules while delivering comprehensive project control reports.

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Project Management ServicesCost AnalysisElectric Power InfrastructureEarned Value ManagementProject Control Reports

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost TrackingSchedule TrackingBudget DevelopmentKPI Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityTransmission ProjectsDistribution ProjectsSubstation DesignAEP Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive Project Management Services supporting electric utility clients
Support the established Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure successful project delivery
Develop, monitor and maintain engineering and construction project budgets for transmission and distribution projects
Use earned value management techniques to align forecasts and costs, including developing recovery plans
Share team utilization metrics and address utilization concerns with AEP’s Center of Excellence (COE)
Partner 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
Interface with clients and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across electrical distribution project portfolios
Assist project managers with comprehensive project dashboards and KPI tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related discipline
Three (3) + years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience
Recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design preferred
Demonstrated work history of planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
Capability to track cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
Ability to interact with customer representatives effectively
Strong writing and verbal communication skills required
Previous experience working with AEP preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements
Career development and growth opportunities
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Leadership training & Management opportunities
Formal Mentorship programs
Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
Technical Upskilling programs