Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Training programs

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

Job summary

A prominent power delivery contractor seeks a Project Manager for Substations and Battery Energy Storage Systems. The role involves overseeing complex projects exceeding $500K and ensuring client satisfaction and safety. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, effective communication, and experience with project management software. The company offers competitive benefits and prioritizes employee training. Join to make a significant impact on essential infrastructure in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience managing substation and battery storage projects.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a phase of a large complex project or multiple medium sized projects.
• Accountable for all aspects of a project’s success.
• Ensure safety performance and meet clients’ expectations.

Skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Tools

Primavera P6

Unifier

Job description

Project Manager – Substations and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

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.

Substation 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 – Substations and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), 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 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 the No. 1 Electrical Transmission/Distribution contractor in the U.S.
• We are a recognized leader in substation construction and rebuilds, with a deep bench of experienced professionals.
• 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 in training each year.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety—regardless of title.
• We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including Health, Dental, Life, HSA/FSA, Disability, 401(k), Legal and Identity Protection Plans.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value‑driven people.
• You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
• You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.
• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

What it takes:

• 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.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing substation and battery storage projects
• Experience with Project Management software (Primavera P6, Unifier, etc.)

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

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Voluntary Self‑Identification

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability

Form CC‑305 – We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury