Power Consultant Assistant Project Manager - Transaction Services

Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Description 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 a Power Transaction Services Managing Director and work to assist Project Managers.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. We evaluate 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 (as will often be the case), 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.You will find that 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. The expectation is for an Assistant Project Manager to take advantage of opportunities to learn from Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts so that they may grow into a Project Manager position. There are also opportunities within the division to grow into line management roles or into technical excellence leadership positions.In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• 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 clientfacing 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.This role reports directly to the Power Transaction Services Section Manager. Work location: This position requires candidates to be located in Denver, CO or Framingham, MA (just outside of Boston).If you like a challenge, seek opportunities to grow and learn, and want to be a critical part of a team that consists of industry's finest consultants and thought leaders, keep reading!WHAT WE DO We provide expertise, guidance, and consultation to our clients, and our work is centered on (although not exclusively devoted to) supporting financial transactions- the development, financing, acquisition and sale of generation (and non-generation) hard assets. We identify technical and commercial risks and help our clients to find and/or evaluate solutions to their challenges. Because we are exposed to numerous unique projects over short periods of time, we (i) are diversified in technologies and commercial approaches to project execution; (ii) contribute to and learn how problems are solved by industry leaders and how those solutions drive financial viability; and (iii) benefit from this knowledge as a team and as individuals, resulting in a professional experience that evolves, is dynamic, and is well-rounded.What you will bring to the table:
  • 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.It would be nice if you had:
    • Masters Degree
    • Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
    • MBA
    • Bilingual (Spanish)
    • Proficiency in technical writingLeidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. At Leidos, we take care of our employees. We seek the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve problems associated with successful project implementation, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career; share your resume with us today!We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as . We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a differenceOriginal Posting Date:2024-10-02While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00The 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.#Remote

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