Construction Manager - Transmission - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to lead overhead transmission and distribution projects across Texas. You will direct field activities, supervise Superintendents and crews, and manage labor, equipment, and materials to safely deliver projects on time and within budget.

Extensive travel within Texas and a strong safety mindset are required, with collaboration across Project Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors to improve productivity and project performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading overhead transmission and distribution crews.
• Ability to supervise field personnel and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials.
• Strong safety mindset and strict adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct field construction activities for overhead transmission and distribution projects in Texas.
• Supervise field personnel, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project requirements.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Coordinate with unions, subcontractors, and project teams to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor production, schedules, and field performance to drive productivity and quality.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety culture

Scheduling

Subcontractors

Resource planning

Communication

Job description

Lead the Field Teams Building Texas' Power Infrastructure

Construction Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Overhead Transmission | Overhead Distribution | Power Delivery Construction

Location: Texas - Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Extensive Travel Required, Primarily Within Texas

Lead the Field Teams Building Texas' Power Infrastructure

Location: Texas - Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Extensive Travel Required, Primarily Within Texas

Building and maintaining reliable electrical infrastructure across Texas requires experienced field leadership, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to safety. From major overhead transmission construction and rebuilds to distribution programs, system upgrades, and grid expansion, successful projects depend on leaders who know how to organize crews, equipment, materials, and resources to safely get the work done.

Michels Power is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to help lead overhead transmission and distribution construction activities throughout Texas. This is an opportunity to work directly with field leadership and project teams delivering the infrastructure necessary to support the continued reliability and growth of the electrical grid.

About Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines skilled project and construction management leaders, experienced field construction resources, and an extensive equipment fleet capable of building transmission and distribution power lines and communication systems from coast to coast.

Our comprehensive project oversight ranges from logistics and scheduling to quality assurance and construction. We provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery models on complex projects involving transmission lines, substations, structure foundations, heavy civil construction, and horizontal directional drilling. Michels Power is a member of the Michels Family of Companies.

Position Overview

As a Construction Manager - Transmission & Distribution, you will direct field construction activities supporting overhead transmission and overhead distribution projects primarily throughout Texas. You will provide leadership to Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and field crews while coordinating the labor, equipment, materials, and resources necessary to deliver work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

Working closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers, you will help drive field execution by monitoring production, coordinating schedules and resources, managing subcontractor activities, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and project performance.

Success requires extensive overhead power construction experience, strong field leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to build effective relationships with crews, customers, unions, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct field construction activities for overhead transmission and overhead distribution projects throughout Texas.
• Supervise and assign Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and field personnel based on project requirements.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture while ensuring strict adherence to company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, tools, materials, and subcontractors to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitor production, work in progress, schedules, and field performance, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure construction activities meet project quality standards, specifications, contractual requirements, and customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local unions while ensuring applicable labor agreements are followed.
• Train, mentor, and hold field leadership accountable for safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, and overall performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead field execution of overhead transmission line and overhead distribution construction projects throughout Texas.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen to develop and maintain executable work plans and construction schedules.
• Plan workforce requirements and coordinate crews, tools, equipment, materials, and other resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Review production schedules and work-in-progress reporting while monitoring labor productivity and overall project performance.
• Approve pay sheets, daily field reports, and other assigned production documentation.
• Manage subcontractor activities and ensure contractual obligations, safety requirements, quality standards, and schedule commitments are achieved.
• Coordinate material planning and resource availability based on current and upcoming construction activities.
• Assist Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimators with project pursuits, constructability reviews, bid development, execution planning, and cost-saving ideas.
• Support the review and approval of as-built information and other required project documentation.
• Assist with project turnover and the assembly of contract closeout documentation.
• Conduct on-the-job training, safety tailgate meetings, field planning discussions, and operational coordination meetings.
• Identify field challenges early and work collaboratively with project leadership to develop practical solutions that protect safety, schedule, quality, productivity, and profitability.

Why Michels Power, Inc