Power Foundations PM – Transmission, Onsite

Michels Corporation; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance (Short- & Long‑Tr

Life Insurance

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Power Foundations to lead civil and foundation scopes for transmission line and substation projects, including drilled foundations, structural concrete, and site development.

You will manage a phase of a large complex project or multiple medium-sized projects with values ranging from ~$500K to $10M, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience managing construction projects, preferably within civil, foundation, transmission, or substation work.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software (Primavera, HCSS, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through estimating, bidding, execution, and closeout phases.
• Manage foundation and civil construction scopes, including drilled pier and caisson foundations, spread footings and structural concrete, direct-embed structures and anchor systems, site grading, excavation, and access development.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Oversee field personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and material logistics.
• Track and manage project costs, forecasts, schedules, and productivity metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and operations teams to align execution strategies.
• Identify and mitigate constructability challenges, geotechnical risks, and logistical constraints.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communication throughout project lifecycle.
• Promote and exemplify Michels’ safety-first culture.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM/CM/Engineering

Tools

Primavera

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Power Foundations to lead civil and foundation scopes for transmission line and substation projects, including drilled foundations, structural concrete, and site development.

You will manage a phase of a large complex project or multiple medium-sized projects with values ranging from ~$500K to $10M, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery with a focus on safety and quality.