Associate Project Manager - Distribution

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Ann Arbor, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.  

Why Black & VeatchBlack & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexibleenvironment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own yourcareer with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of yourcareer journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns orquestions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.The Opportunity Black & Veatch’s distribution business is growing rapidly, and we are seeking project management professionals at multiple levels to support a diverse portfolio of distribution engineering services, EPC projects, and emerging program-based work across the United States.

These roles are part of a fast paced, growth-oriented organization and are ideal for individuals with a strong work ethic, a sense of ownership, and a desire to build long term client partnerships. Project management team members work closely with distribution engineering and grid leadership to deliver high quality outcomes while helping shape the future of a growing distribution organization.The TeamBlack & Veatch’s Technology, Industrial & Governments (TIG) group supports clients across fast‑growing, technology‑driven markets, including advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, data centers, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, and distributed infrastructure.

The Distribution Project Management Team partners closely with distribution engineering leadership and grid leadership to deliver work for investor-owned utilities and other clients nationwide. The team values collaboration, accountability, client partnership, and a shared commitment to delivering high quality results while building for the future.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of project management or project support experience in electrical distribution engineering or related infrastructure work.
• Experience supporting utility, distribution engineering, EPC, or infrastructure‑related projects
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams, including engineering and technical staff
• Experience supporting client‑facing projects or workstreams
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Work closely with BV Project Managers, engineering teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to support project commitments
• Track schedules, deliverables, and action items, proactively identifying risks and issues and escalating as appropriate
• Demonstrate strong personal ownership, accountability, and follow through on assigned responsibilities
• Operate effectively in a fast‑moving environment where processes and structures continue to evolve
• Support delivery of assigned distribution projects, portfolios, or program workstreams under the direction of a Project Manager
• Support schedule management, cost tracking and scope coordination for assigned projects or workstreams
• Serve as a day‑to‑day client contact for assigned tasks or workstreams, supporting strong working relationships
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams including engineering, project managers, and other project staff
• Support delivery across multiple projects or workstreams, with opportunities to learn from and support senior Project Managers
• Partner with distribution engineering and grid leadership on day‑to‑day execution, coordination, and resource needs
• Support proposal efforts, planning activities, and client engagements commensurate with experience level
• Operate as a hands‑on contributor in a fast-paced, growth environment supporting services‑based and programmatic distribution work

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and 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, 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 that success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed