Substation Construction PM – Entry-Level, Onsite Travel

Michels Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong communication while coordinating across field crews, engineers, and stakeholders. The position requires a 0–3 year background in construction or related fields, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel for long-term onsite assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus.

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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Initiative

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong communication while coordinating across field crews, engineers, and stakeholders. The position requires a 0–3 year background in construction or related fields, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel for long-term onsite assignments.