Distribution PM

LVI Associates; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States. You will build client relationships, lead multidisciplinary teams, and guide program strategy, resource planning, and delivery execution with executive visibility.

The role emphasizes trusted advisory duties, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic growth initiatives, including proposal development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience supporting utility, distribution, infrastructure, or EPC-related projects.
• Experience managing client-facing projects and programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution engineering projects, utility programs, and EPC initiatives from planning through execution.
• Maintain accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Manage multiple projects and portfolios simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Drive project execution strategies that support client objectives and operational goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Lead project meetings, executive updates, and recurring client communications.
• Manage client expectations and facilitate decision-making throughout project delivery.
• Proactively identify challenges and develop solutions before they impact project performance.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

A nationally recognized power delivery consulting firm is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to support a rapidly expanding portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States. This role is ideal for project management professionals who enjoy building client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving successful project outcomes. You'll have direct visibility with utility clients and executive leadership while helping shape the future growth of a highly successful distribution organization. Rather than simply managing schedules and budgets, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping guide program strategy, resource planning, delivery execution, and long-term business growth.

What You'll Do

Distribution Project Manager

A nationally recognized power delivery consulting firm is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to support a rapidly expanding portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States. This role is ideal for project management professionals who enjoy building client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving successful project outcomes. You'll have direct visibility with utility clients and executive leadership while helping shape the future growth of a highly successful distribution organization. Rather than simply managing schedules and budgets, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping guide program strategy, resource planning, delivery execution, and long-term business growth.

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead distribution engineering projects, utility programs, and EPC initiatives from planning through execution.
• Maintain accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Manage multiple projects and portfolios simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Drive project execution strategies that support client objectives and operational goals.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Lead project meetings, executive updates, and recurring client communications.
• Manage client expectations and facilitate decision-making throughout project delivery.
• Proactively identify challenges and develop solutions before they impact project performance.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, project coordinators, and contractor resources.
• Collaborate with engineering and business leaders on staffing, workload balancing, and delivery strategy.
• Support the professional development of project coordinators and junior project managers.
• Foster an environment focused on accountability, collaboration, and client success.

Business Growth & Strategy

• Support proposal development and strategic project pursuits.
• Help identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded client services.
• Participate in long-term planning initiatives and delivery improvements.
• Contribute to scalable project management practices that support organizational growth.

Financial & Risk Management

• Monitor project financial performance, forecasts, and budgets.
• Manage project risks, change management processes, and issue resolution.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects while maintaining strong financial performance.
• Support portfolio planning and resource forecasting activities.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience supporting utility, distribution, infrastructure, or EPC-related projects.
• Experience managing client-facing projects and programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting electric utility distribution programs.
• Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) experience.
• Utility capital project experience.
• EPC project delivery experience.
• PMP certification.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
• Demonstrated success building long‑term client relationships and obtaining repeat work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Help Shape a Growing Business

Join an organization making substantial investments in its distribution business, creating opportunities to influence project delivery practices, client strategy, and future growth initiatives.

Exposure to Major Utility Programs

Support some of the largest distribution engineering programs, grid modernization initiatives, reliability improvements, and capital infrastructure investments in the country.

High Visibility & Impact

Project Managers play a critical role in both client satisfaction and business performance and enjoy strong visibility across the organization.

Employee-Owned Culture

Join a company where ownership, accountability, and long‑term success are core parts of the culture, and where employees have a vested interest in the firm's continued growth and performance.

Career Growth

This role provides a strong pathway into Senior Project Management, Program Management, Operations Leadership, Client Account Management, and Business Unit Leadership positions.