Associate Project Manager

Leidos

Associate Project Manager managing substation engineering projects for electric utilities in the Northern US. Collaborating with project managers and engineers in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWalled Lake • Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,700 - $91,650 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist project managers to manage various sized substation design projects for electric utilities
Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting
Ensure project costs, schedule and scope are managed within approved limits, including the development of recovery plans when needed
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 invoices and accruals and track account receivables within prescribed time frames

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required
0-4 years of experience in engineering design or project management
Must be capable of 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
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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
Periodic travel (less than 2%); Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designproject managementcost estimationschedule managementresource loadingbid document preparationaccount receivables tracking

Soft Skills

organizational skillsleadershipcommunication skillsteamworkdirection followingdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Finance