Project Manager - Mission Critical - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) plan

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for its Mission Critical substation group. You will manage projects from proposal through profitable completion, with a focus on safety and quality. Travel to various sites is required as projects span multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have experience in substation/utility projects, strong leadership, and skilled coordination with cross-functional teams. This role offers challenging, meaningful work within a leading energy contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Substation/Utility projects, with emphasis on Mission Critical/Hyperscale markets.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to work with project teams, field personnel, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a phase of a large complex project or multiple medium-sized projects from proposal to client sign-off.
• Ensure safety performance and budgeted profitability across projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and field teams to meet project milestones.
• Communicate progress and risks to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Substation projects

Travel availability

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Project Manager – Mission Critical
Location: Various | Full-time | Travel Required

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy, but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges an iPhone, cranks up the A/C, or turns on a computer, we are busy behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest, most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the entire spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects—including the construction of transmission lines and substations, the modernization of distribution systems, and the development of both Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural disasters strike.

Oursubstation group plays a critical role in building and maintaining the backbone of the grid throughout the United States. From greenfield builds to brownfield upgrades, our substation teams deliver high-quality solutions that support grid reliability and future-ready infrastructure.

Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

As a Project Manager

With our substation Mission Critical group, your key responsibilities will be to manage a phase of a large complex project or manage multiple medium sized projects that are approximately greater than $500K and are up to $20M. This position is accountable for all aspects of a project’s success from the initial proposal/bidding process, to meet or exceed the clients’ expectations, to the profitable completion of the jobs, with a special emphasis on safety performance. It is essential to be reliable, self-motivated, goal oriented, organized and professional.

• Engineering News-Record ranks us as the No. 1 Electrical Transmission/Distribution contractor
• 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?

• Experience Managing Substation/Utility Specific Projects with an emphasis in the Mission Critical/Hyperscale Markets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments, including in-field support for substation projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, field personnel, and customers.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within the company by embracing evolving responsibilities and technical challenges.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability