Associate Construction Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

HSA / FSA options

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

Job summary

Michels Corporation is hiring an Associate Construction Project Manager in Harrisburg, PA. The role focuses on supporting greenfield and brownfield substation construction projects. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include assisting with project planning, budget tracking, and providing on-site support. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k). This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to solidify their project management foundation in construction within the electric utility sector.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term, onsite project assignments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow as responsibilities and technical challenges evolve.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of substation construction and upgrade projects.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, job cost tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities, material tracking, and documentation control.
• Participate in safety planning, job briefings, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide on-site project support throughout long-term field assignments.
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Job cost tracking and estimating software

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

Harrisburg, PA

Associate Construction Project Manager – Substations

Build the Backbone of America’s Power Grid

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges an iPhone, cranks up the A/C, or turns on a computer, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought‑after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the full spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects, including greenfield substation construction, brownfield substation upgrades, transmission line work, and distribution system modernization. We also restore power after natural disasters.

Our Substation Group plays a critical role in building, upgrading, and maintaining the backbone of the electrical grid nationwide—delivering reliable, future‑ready infrastructure for utilities and communities across the United States.

Position Overview

As an Associate Project Manager (APM), you will support the execution of greenfield and brownfield substation construction projects by planning, organizing, and implementing core project management principles. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, field supervision, and project teams to ensure scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are successfully achieved.

This is a field‑oriented role designed for professionals looking to build a strong foundation in construction project management within the electric utility and substation markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of substation construction and upgrade projects
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, job cost tracking, and reporting
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders
• Support procurement activities, material tracking, and documentation control
• Participate in safety planning, job briefings, and compliance initiatives
• Provide on‑site project support throughout long‑term field assignments
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

What It Takes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software is a plus
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and commit to long‑term, onsite project assignments
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow as responsibilities and technical challenges evolve

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.