Project Manager - Mission Critical - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, and 401(k) plan

Investment in employee training at $5,000 annually

Supportive and value-driven team environment

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for its Mission Critical group, responsible for managing large electrical projects valued between $500K and $20M. This role emphasizes safety and successful project completion, involving coordination with project teams and customers. Candidates should have experience in Substation/Utility projects and demonstrate strong organizational skills, as well as effective communication abilities. Join a family-owned company known for its commitment to quality and employee training in San Antonio, Texas.

Qualifications

• Experience Managing Substation/Utility Specific Projects with a focus on Mission Critical markets.
• Excellent communication skills to work with project teams and customers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage phases of large projects or multiple medium-sized projects ranging from $500K to $20M.
• Accountable for project success from proposal to completion with an emphasis on safety.
• Oversee project timelines and coordinate with field personnel.

Skills

Experience Managing Substation/Utility Specific Projects

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel for onsite project assignments

Job description

Project Manager - Mission Critical - Michels Power, Inc.

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 position 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.