From Michels Corporation's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Project Manager - Substations
Substation Construction | Power Delivery | EPC | Utility Infrastructure
Location:
Nationwide - Project-Based
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Travel:
Approximately 50% Travel Required
Deliver the Infrastructure That Powers Communities
Substations are the backbone of the electrical grid, connecting generation, transmission, and distribution systems that keep homes, businesses, and industries energized. As utilities modernize infrastructure, integrate renewable energy, and improve grid reliability, experienced project leaders are critical to the successful delivery of substation construction projects.
As a Project Manager - Substations with Michels Power, you will lead complex substation projects from planning and procurement through construction, energization, and project closeout. You'll work alongside customers, engineers, construction leaders, suppliers, and project teams to safely deliver high-quality projects that support North America's growing power needs.
About Michels Power, Inc.
Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks
. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America.
Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects
. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout.
Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (
EPC
) delivery capabilities, Michels Power partners with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers to safely execute some of the most complex power infrastructure projects in the industry. Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies
, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
Position Overview
As a Project Manager - Substations
, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of substation construction projects throughout North America. This role will oversee project performance from contract award through commissioning and closeout, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service, quality, schedule, and profitability.
You will serve as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while driving project execution and supporting operational excellence.
Success requires strong project leadership, commercial awareness, customer relationship management, and an understanding of utility substation construction and power delivery infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Lead substation construction projects from contract award through final project closeout.
Demonstrated success balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms is preferred.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel approximately
50% and support project assignments throughout North America as required.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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