Substation Project Manager – Associate (Onsite)

Michels Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

HSA / FSA Options

401(k)

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to help plan, organize, and implement project management principles on substation and power delivery projects.

The role supports project teams under direct supervision and requires the ability to travel for long-term onsite assignments. You will coordinate with field crews, engineers, and utility stakeholders, track budgets and schedules, support cost reporting, procurement, and documentation, and participate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 0–3 years of related experience in substation, electrical, or utility construction.
• Valid driver’s license with 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 and ensure compliance.
• 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.
• Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term assignments.
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel for long-term onsite

Organizational and time-management

Initiative and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/PM

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Job cost tracking software

Estimating software

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to help plan, organize, and implement project management principles on substation and power delivery projects.

The role supports project teams under direct supervision and requires the ability to travel for long-term onsite assignments. You will coordinate with field crews, engineers, and utility stakeholders, track budgets and schedules, support cost reporting, procurement, and documentation, and participate