Associate Project Manager - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Training investment

Job summary

Michels Corporation in Brownsville, Wisconsin, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support and implement project management principles. This role entails planning and organizing duties while ensuring customer needs are met and deadlines are achieved.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering, with at least three years of experience in a related field. You will join a family-owned company committed to quality and safety, with a focus on training and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement project management principles.
• Serve as project support and meet internal customer needs.
• Handle changing circumstances and deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Primavera

Job description

Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems. Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

As an Associate Project Manager your key responsibilities will be to serve as project support by planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles. This position must demonstrate an understanding of how the business runs, how changing circumstances are handled, and who to contact when there are questions. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and as a part of a team, meet deadlines, and anticipate and meet internal customer needs.

• Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field, 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, job cost tracking software, estimating software or Primavera (desired)
• A valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and commit to long term onsite projects