Associate Construction Project Manager - Data Center Substation - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Build the Power Infrastructure Behind America’s Data Centers. Data centers are the backbone of today’s digital economy—and none of them operate without reliable, high‑voltage power. At Michels Power, Inc., we design and build the substation infrastructure that supports hyperscale, colocation, and mission‑critical data center facilities across the United States. Every time someone streams a movie, stores data in the cloud, or turns on a device, our teams are behind the scenes delivering the power that makes it possible. Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected electrical power contractors, specializing in substation construction, transmission lines, and power delivery projects that support utilities, data centers, and energy providers nationwide. The Associate Construction Project Manager – Data Center Substation supports the planning and execution of high‑voltage substation projects serving data center campuses and utility interconnections. This position partners closely with Project Managers, field supervision, engineers, and clients to manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality throughout all project phases. This is a hands‑on, field‑focused role designed for professionals looking to grow their careers in construction project management within the data center power and electrical infrastructure sector.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Interest or experience in data center, substation, power delivery, or electrical construction projects
Strong organizational, documentation, and time‑management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel nationwide and work onsite for extended project durations
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Desire to learn, take initiative, and grow into increasing project leadership responsibility

Nice To Haves

Exposure to job cost tracking or construction estimating software preferred

Responsibilities

Support construction project execution for data center substations and associated electrical infrastructure
Track and assist with project schedules, budgets, job cost reports, and change management
Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders
Assist with procurement, material tracking, and documentation
Participate in safety planning, job hazard analysis, and compliance initiatives
Provide in‑field project support throughout long‑term project assignments
Contribute to lessons learned, productivity tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives