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.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding team supporting major utility clients while helping drive project delivery, client success, and business growth. The role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy working directly with clients, leading multidisciplinary teams, and managing projects from planning through execution.

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.

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.