Senior PM, Power Delivery & Transmission Leader

Michels Corporation; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & HSA

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to lead major power delivery projects in Minnesota. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, safety, and client relations while guiding project teams and subcontractors to successful completion.

The role requires 7–10+ years in power delivery construction, a relevant degree, and travel willingness. Expect to manage $10M+ programs with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; 7–10+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing large-scale utility, transmission, distribution, substation, or power delivery construction projects.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transmission, distribution, and substation projects from pursuit through final completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety performance, and profitability.
• Directly supervise and mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and assigned project staff.
• Review contracts, project plans, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project requirements and risks.
• Coordinate and lead estimating efforts, proposal development, RFP responses, and competitive bid submissions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utility owners, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring proactive communication throughout project execution.
• Coordinate field operations with construction management and field leadership to ensure safe, efficient project delivery.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, variations, and project closeout activities.
• Review project performance metrics, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports while implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct project meetings, lead presentations, facilitate problem-solving discussions, and support executive reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental requirements, permitting obligations, and governmental regulations.
• Promote Michels' safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, operational feedback, and best-practice implementation.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Contract negotiations

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to lead major power delivery projects in Minnesota. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, safety, and client relations while guiding project teams and subcontractors to successful completion.

The role requires 7–10+ years in power delivery construction, a relevant degree, and travel willingness. Expect to manage $10M+ programs with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and financial performance.