Distribution Project Manager; Power Delivery

Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Salary: $130,000 - $155,000

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

• 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.

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.