Associate Substation Construction PM — Nationwide Travel

Michels Corp.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Training & development per employee

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to support nationwide substation and utility projects on long-term onsite assignments. You will coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, and engineers, and help manage budgets, schedules, and cost controls.

The role emphasizes safety, strong communication, and thorough project documentation. Travel is required as projects span across the United States, with opportunities to grow within a leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience (substation, electrical, or utility construction preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision
• Support development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders
• Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
• Assist with subcontractor management and contract compliance
• Maintain project documentation including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records
• Assist with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting
• Maintain project schedules under supervision
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination
• Assist in proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs
• Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term assignments
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to support nationwide substation and utility projects on long-term onsite assignments. You will coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, and engineers, and help manage budgets, schedules, and cost controls.

The role emphasizes safety, strong communication, and thorough project documentation. Travel is required as projects span across the United States, with opportunities to grow within a leading