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

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k)

Invests in employee training and development

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM) who will play a critical role in executing substation construction projects. The APM will collaborate closely with project managers and teams to ensure that objectives relating to scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality are met.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities. This field-oriented role offers a pathway for career growth in the electric utility and substation markets.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long‑term, onsite project assignments.
• 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.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Job cost tracking software

Job description

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.

Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

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

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee each year in training and development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.