Distribution Project Manager
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Salary: $130,000 - $155,000
About the Opportunity
A growing engineering and infrastructure consulting organization is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to support a diverse portfolio of electric utility distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC-related projects across the United States.
Position Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering distribution engineering projects, utility programs, and EPC-related work with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction. This individual will serve as a primary client contact while coordinating project teams and supporting long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage distribution engineering projects, programs, and portfolios with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, managing expectations, priorities, deliverables, and communication.
- Lead client meetings and provide regular updates regarding project status, schedules, budgets, risks, and action items.
- Coordinate project execution with engineering, project coordination, and other technical teams.
- Align stakeholders on project scope, assumptions, priorities, and change management processes.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful delivery.
- Monitor project financial performance and support resource planning efforts.Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
- Support proposal development, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives.
- Mentor junior project management staff and support team development.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and scalable project delivery practices.
- Travel to client locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management experience supporting electric utility, distribution, EPC, infrastructure, or related projects.
- Experience managing electric distribution projects or utility capital programs preferred.
- Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working with engineering and technical professionals on complex projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering projects in fast-paced environments.
- Experience supporting investor-owned utility clients preferred.
- PMP certification is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Work Environment
- Hybrid or flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs and performance.
- Regular use of virtual collaboration and communication tools.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional travel to client sites as required.
Ideal Background
Candidates with experience in electric distribution, utility consulting, EPC project delivery, program management, or infrastructure project management will be particularly well-positioned for this opportunity.