Construction Cost and Schedule Engineer

Leidos

Construction Cost and Schedule Engineer at Leidos supporting capital costs and schedules for power generation projects. Responsibilities include due diligence reviews and providing Owner’s Engineering support.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeFramingham • Colorado, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project managers during transactional due diligence reviews
Serve as subject matter expertise in cost estimating and project scheduling
Review EPC Contract exhibits, budgets, forecasts, estimates, and schedules
Provide Owner’s Engineering and Advisory support
Assist in managing projects, developing sales proposals, and technology reviews
Travel related to project site visits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering or construction disciplines
2+ years of experience for Junior level
4+ years of experience for Mid-Level
8+ years of experience for Senior Level
Construction experience including estimating, scheduling, project controls, or project engineering
Field engineering experience during construction of projects
Team player with effective communication skills
Experience with project controls, estimating, reviewing contractor proposals, and overall experience with various phases of construction projects
General knowledge of construction safety
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
Familiar with project scheduling software such as primavera and project
Self-starter, able to work independently or in a team
Ability to manage multiple project reviews and meet deadlines under pressure
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Familiarity with large construction projects – industrial, large commercial, mechanical, and electrical systems, and/or electrical transmission and distribution experience is favorable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimatingproject schedulingproject controlsfield engineeringconstruction safetyanalytical skillscritical thinking

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam playerself-starterability to manage multiple projectswork under pressure

Certifications

Bachelor's of Science degree in engineeringBachelor's of Science degree in construction disciplines