Substation Construction PM – Associate (Entry-Level)

Michels Corporation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to support planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles on nationwide projects.

This role requires strong communication, independence, and teamwork to meet deadlines and support internal customers. The position emphasizes safety culture, coordination with field crews and subcontractors, and long-term onsite assignments across utilities and grid infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience in substation, electrical, or utility construction.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision.
• Support development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls.
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders.
• Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking.
• Assist with subcontractor management and contract compliance.
• Maintain project documentation including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records.
• Assist with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting.
• Maintain project schedules under supervision.
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination.
• Assist in proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs.
• Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term assignments.
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction Management

Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job Cost Tracking Software

Estimating Software

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to support planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles on nationwide projects.

This role requires strong communication, independence, and teamwork to meet deadlines and support internal customers. The position emphasizes safety culture, coordination with field crews and subcontractors, and long-term onsite assignments across utilities and grid infrastructure.