Distribution Project Manager

Black & Veatch Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible work schedules

401k plan and ESOP

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Distribution Project Manager in Ann Arbor, MI. The role focuses on leading distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States, delivering high-quality outcomes for client utilities.

You'll collaborate with engineering and business leaders, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and grow the Distribution organization while maintaining a client-centric, risk-managed approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting electric utility, distribution, EPC, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

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 priorities, decisions, deliverables, and expectations while building long-term relationships.
• Establish clear communication protocols and lead regular client meetings and reporting on scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, decisions, and action items.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues; drive timely decisions to keep project delivery on track.
• Mentor junior team members and support staffing, planning, and delivery of a growing distribution portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Distribution Project Manager

Date: Oct 2, 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

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : 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 project management professionals to support a diverse portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States. This role offers the opportunity to help shape a rapidly growing Distribution organization while supporting some of the nation's largest electric utility clients. These roles are ideal for individuals who take ownership, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy building long-term client partnerships. Project Managers work closely with engineering and business leaders to deliver successful outcomes for clients while supporting the continued growth of the Distribution business.

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 achieve successful project outcomes and build lasting client relationships. We value collaboration, accountability, client partnership, and a shared commitment to high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manages Distribution Engineering Services projects, utility programs, and EPC-related work, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction. Leads multidisciplinary teams and serves as the primary point of accountability for client communication, expectation management, issue resolution, and coordination among clients, engineering teams, and key stakeholders. Supports staffing, planning, execution, financial performance, and long-term client relationship development across a growing portfolio of utility work.

Key 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive project management experience supporting electric utility, distribution, EPC, or infrastructure-related projects
• Previous experience supporting electric distribution projects, programs, or EPC delivery is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Demonstrated experience building and sustaining long-term client relationships and obtaining repeat work
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering and technical staff
• Experience leading client-facing projects, portfolios, or programs
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience supporting investor-owned utility (IOU) clients and utility capital programs preferred
• PMP certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 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, in compliance 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 manager discretion, 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

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

017

Benefits

• 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.

Company Statement

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.

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.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.

Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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