Substation Project Manager – Field Construction Lead

Michels; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager – Substation to support planning, organizing, and executing project management tasks for demanding substation builds nationwide.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving on long-term onsite assignments. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–3 years of experience, plus strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 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).
• 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 with safety policies.
• 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.
• 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

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative & adaptability

Time-management

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management

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 executing project management tasks for demanding substation builds nationwide.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving on long-term onsite assignments. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–3 years of experience, plus strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills.