Substation Project Lead – Field-Based, Entry-Level

Michels Corp.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

HSA / FSA Options

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. invites applications for an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation. This role supports project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across field crews, engineers, and utility stakeholders on nationwide, long-term onsite assignments.

You will help manage safety, costs, and documentation while developing project management skills in a fast-paced power infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent).
• 0–3 years of related experience (substation, electrical, or utility construction preferred).
• 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; experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

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. invites applications for an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation. This role supports project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across field crews, engineers, and utility stakeholders on nationwide, long-term onsite assignments.

You will help manage safety, costs, and documentation while developing project management skills in a fast-paced power infrastructure environment.