Project Manager-Distribution

Title: Project Manager-Distribution

Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Compensation: $130,000 to 150,000

The Role

The Distribution Project Manager will oversee distribution engineering services projects, utility programs, and EPC-related work, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction. This position serves as a primary point of accountability for client communication, expectation management, issue resolution, and coordination among clients, engineering teams, and key stakeholders. The role also supports staffing, planning, project execution, financial performance, and long-term client relationship development across a growing portfolio of utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of assigned distribution projects, portfolios, and programs, with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, coordinating project priorities, decisions, deliverables, and expectations while developing long-term relationships.
• Establish communication protocols and lead regular client meetings and reporting on scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, decisions, and action items.
• Align with clients on project scope, assumptions, priorities, acceptance criteria, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively communicate emerging issues and potential impacts, coordinate timely decisions, and drive resolution to protect project delivery.
• Understand client business objectives, standards, capital plans, and operational needs to develop effective project and program delivery strategies.
• Monitor client satisfaction, solicit feedback, coordinate corrective actions, and identify opportunities to provide additional value and support future work.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, project coordination, and contractor resources.
• Partner with engineering, Distribution, grid, and business leaders on staffing, delivery strategy, and resource planning.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and client concerns.
• Support proposal development, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives.
• Mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other developing team members as appropriate.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting engineering services, program management, and EPC delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of scalable project management and delivery practices across the Distribution organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive project management experience supporting electric utility, distribution, EPC, or infrastructure-related projects.
• Previous experience supporting electric distribution projects, programs, or EPC delivery is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience building and sustaining long-term client relationships and obtaining repeat work.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering and technical staff.
• Experience leading client-facing projects, portfolios, or programs.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience supporting investor-owned utility (IOU) clients and utility capital programs is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, if selected, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Ability to utilize audio and video conferencing software for internal and external communication.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.