Project Manager - Distribution

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment 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 your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-DM2

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial group supports clients across fast growing, technology driven markets including advanced manufacturing, 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.

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.

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of Distribution /Engineering Service projects and small Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads small teams of multi-discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to meet project commitments
• Track schedules, deliverables, and action items, proactively identifying and escalating risks and issues
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through
• Operate effectively in a fast‑moving environment where processes and structures continue to evolve
• Own delivery of assigned distribution projects, portfolios, or programs with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, building strong, long‑term partnerships
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams including engineering, Project Coordinators, and Associate Project Managers
• Provide leadership across multiple projects or workstreams, including potential mentoring and oversight of other project managers
• Partner closely with distribution engineering and grid leadership on resource planning, delivery strategy, and execution
• Support proposal efforts, planning activities, and strategic client engagements as appropriate for experience level
• Operate as a hands‑on leader in a fast‑paced, growth environment supporting both services‑based and large‑scale EPC or program work

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive project management experience in electrical distribution engineering
• Experience supporting or managing utility, distribution engineering, EPC, or infrastructure‑related projects Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment
• Demonstrated 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 work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites