Data Center Substation Project Associate

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

HSA / FSA options

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. seeks an Associate Construction Project Manager – Data Center Substation to support field-based substation construction projects nationwide. You will assist with planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles under direct supervision.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to travel for long-term onsite assignments, working with field crews, engineers, and vendors to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of related experience in substation, electrical, or data center projects preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with job cost/estimating software a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills.

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, vendors, and utility/data center stakeholders
• Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
• Assist in subcontractor management and contract complianceMaintain project documentation including cost reporting, budgeting, billing, and scheduling records
• Assist with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting
• Maintain project schedules under supervision
• Participate in construction 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software (plus)

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. seeks an Associate Construction Project Manager – Data Center Substation to support field-based substation construction projects nationwide. You will assist with planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles under direct supervision.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to travel for long-term onsite assignments, working with field crews, engineers, and vendors to meet deadlines.