Distribution PM: Client‑Facing EPC Delivery

Black & Veatch; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking project management professionals to support a diverse portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the country. You will own delivery, coordinate with engineering and business leaders, and mentor junior staff to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast-paced delivery, and building lasting client partnerships with major IOU clients, while offering hybrid work options and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience leading client-facing projects and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of assigned distribution projects, portfolios, or programs with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for assigned clients, coordinating project priorities, decisions, deliverables, and expectations while developing trusted, long‑term relationships.
• Establish clear communication protocols and lead regular client meetings and reporting on scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, decisions, and action items.
• Facilitate alignment with clients on project scope, assumptions, priorities, acceptance criteria, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively communicate emerging issues and potential impacts, coordinate timely decisions, and drive resolution before concerns affect project delivery.
• Understand client business objectives, standards, capital plans, and operational needs to help shape effective project and program delivery strategies.
• Monitor client satisfaction, solicit feedback, coordinate corrective actions when expectations are not being met, and identify opportunities to provide additional value and support future work.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, project coordination, and contractor resources.
• Partner with engineering, Distribution, grid, and business leaders on staffing, delivery strategy, and resource planning.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and client concerns.
• Support proposal development, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives.
• Mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other developing team members as appropriate.
• Operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment supporting engineering services, program management, and EPC delivery.
• Support development and implementation of scalable project management and delivery practices across the Distribution organization.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking project management professionals to support a diverse portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the country. You will own delivery, coordinate with engineering and business leaders, and mentor junior staff to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast-paced delivery, and building lasting client partnerships with major IOU clients, while offering hybrid work options and a