Project Associate Jobs in Livonia, MI (NOW HIRING)

Black & Veatch's Distribution business is growing rapidly, and we are seeking Associate Project Managers to support a diverse portfolio of distribution engineering services, utility programs, and EPC projects across the United States.

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.

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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.

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of distribution engineering services projects, utility programs, and EPC-related work. Assists Project Managers and project teams with scheduling, project controls, client communication and coordination, financial tracking, risk management, and overall project execution. Helps coordinate project priorities, deliverables, decisions, and expectations among clients, engineering teams, and key stakeholders while developing the project management capabilities needed to assume increasing responsibility within a growing utility-focused organization.

Key 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

• 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 3-5 years of project support experience in Engineering or related technical function.
• 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, incompliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon managerdiscretion, 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