Associate Project Manager - Distribution

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Orlando, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to develop project management skills while supporting major electric utility clients and contributing to a rapidly growing Distribution organization. Associate Project Managers work closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, and business leaders to support successful project delivery while building the experience necessary to advance into larger project and program leadership roles. 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 deliver successful outcomes while building long-term client relationships. We value collaboration, accountability, client partnership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

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

2–5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, engineering, utility operations, construction, EPC, or other infrastructure-related roles
Prior experience supporting electric utility distribution engineering, construction, operations, or EPC projects is strongly preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Interest in developing a long-term career in project management within the electric utility industry
Experience supporting client-facing work or coordinating project teams preferred

Responsibilities

Support delivery of assigned distribution projects, programs, and portfolios through coordination of scope, schedules, deliverables, budgets, quality, and project activities
Assist Project Managers with project planning, forecasting, reporting, financial tracking, and change management
Support day-to-day client coordination by tracking project priorities, decisions, deliverables, expectations, and follow-up actions
Coordinate project meetings, agendas, action items, documentation, and client reporting across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and decisions
Help maintain alignment with clients and project teams on scope, assumptions, priorities, acceptance criteria, and changes throughout the project lifecycle
Monitor project schedules, commitments, and performance and promptly escalate emerging risks, issues, resource constraints, or potential client impacts
Work closely with engineering teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support timely decisions and successful execution of project commitments
Support client satisfaction by documenting feedback, coordinating follow-up actions, and helping resolve concerns before they affect project delivery
Assist with proposal development, planning activities, and business growth initiatives
Develop an understanding of client business objectives, utility project delivery, distribution engineering, and EPC execution practices
Support continuous improvement and implementation of scalable project management and delivery practices across the Distribution organization
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment