Associate Project Manager - Distribution

Black & Veatch; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Sick time

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ESOP ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Ann Arbor, MI, invites applications for an Associate Project Manager to support distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects nationwide. You will work with Project Managers, engineering teams, and leaders to deliver projects, grow skills, and advance within a growing distribution organization.

The team collaborates closely with engineering, operations, and business units to achieve high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of project support experience in Engineering or related technical function.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
• 2–5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, engineering, utility operations, construction, EPC, or related roles.
• Prior experience supporting electric utility distribution engineering, construction, operations, or EPC projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in project management within the electric utility industry.
• Experience supporting client-facing work or coordinating project teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, coordination, and execution of distribution projects.
• Assists Project Managers with scheduling, project controls, client communication, and coordination.
• Tracks budgets, quality, risk management, and deliverables.
• Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, action items, and client reports.
• Maintains alignment on scope, priorities, acceptance criteria, and changes.
• Supports proposal development and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Risk management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 116442

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch's Distribution business is growing rapidly, and we are seeking Associate Project Managers to support a diverse portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to develop project management skills while supporting major electric utility clients and contributing to a rapidly growing Distribution organization.

Associate Project Managers work closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, and business leaders to support successful project delivery while building the experience necessary to advance into larger project and program leadership roles.

The Team

The Distribution Project Management Team is a client-facing organization responsible for delivering distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects for investor‑owned utilities and other clients across the country. Our team partners closely with engineering, operations, and business leaders to deliver successful outcomes while building long‑term client relationships. We value collaboration, accountability, client partnership, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.

Key Responsibilities

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of distribution engineering services projects, utility programs, and EPC‑related work. Assists Project Managers and project teams with scheduling, project controls, client communication and coordination, financial tracking, risk management, and overall project execution. Helps coordinate project priorities, deliverables, decisions, and expectations among clients, engineering teams, and key stakeholders while developing the project management capabilities needed to assume increasing responsibility within a growing utility‑focused organization.

• Support delivery of assigned distribution projects, programs, and portfolios through coordination of scope, schedules, deliverables, budgets, quality, and project activities
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, forecasting, reporting, financial tracking, and change management
• Support day‑to‑day client coordination by tracking project priorities, decisions, deliverables, expectations, and follow‑up actions
• Coordinate project meetings, agendas, action items, documentation, and client reporting across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and decisions
• Help maintain alignment with clients and project teams on scope, assumptions, priorities, acceptance criteria, and changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project schedules, commitments, and performance and promptly esc…
• Work closely with engineering teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support timely decisions and successful execution of project commitments
• Support client satisfaction by documenting feedback, coordinating follow‑up actions, and helping resolve concerns before they affect project delivery
• Assist with proposal development, planning activities, and business growth initiatives
• Develop an understanding of client business objectives, utility project delivery, distribution engineering, and EPC execution practices
• Support continuous improvement and implementation of scalable project management and delivery practices across the Distribution organization
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, engineering, utility operations, construction, EPC, or other infrastructure-related roles
• Prior experience supporting electric utility distribution engineering, construction, operations, or EPC projects is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Interest in developing a long‑term career in project management within the electric utility industry
• Experience supporting client‑facing work or coordinating project teams preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 3-5 years of project support experience in Engineering or related technical function.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, incompliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon managerdiscretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites

Job Grade: 016

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor

Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit

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