Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Uniontown, St. Albans (OH, WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Training investment

Family-owned environment

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure contractor seeks a Project Manager – Substations and BESS to manage complex projects involving substations and battery energy storage systems. This full-time role demands strong organizational and communication skills to ensure project success from proposal to completion. The position offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and a 401(k). The ideal candidate will embrace challenges and have experience with managing infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage large complex projects or multiple medium-sized projects.
• Own all aspects of a project’s success from proposal through completion.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations while maintaining quality.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Initiative

Tools

Project Management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Unifier)

Job cost tracking and estimating software

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Substations and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
Location: St. Albans, WV; Uniontown, OH — Travel required. Full-time.

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy, but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Michels Power, Inc. executes the full spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects and restores power after natural disasters. Our substation group plays a critical role in building and maintaining the backbone of the grid throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage a phase of a large complex project or multiple medium-sized projects (approximately greater than $500K and up to $20M).
• Own all aspects of a project’s success—from initial proposal/bidding through profitable completion—emphasizing safety performance.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations while maintaining a high standard of quality and safety.

What makes Michels Power a great place to work

• 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, part of the Michels family of companies, one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We invest in training and offer a comprehensive benefits program (Health, Dental, Life, HSA/FSA, Disability, 401(k), Legal and Identity Protection Plans).

Qualifications

• 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; 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 (e.g., Primavera P6, Unifier).

Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance

Michels Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. This job description includes voluntary self-identification opportunities for government reporting purposes in accordance with applicable law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect hiring decisions.