Associate Project Manager - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Harrisburg, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Construction Project Manager – Transmission Line supports transmission line projects under direct supervision by planning, organizing, and applying project management principles. The role requires understanding business operations, adapting to changing circumstances, knowing when and whom to engage for support, communicating effectively, working independently and collaboratively, meeting deadlines, and anticipating internal customer needs.

The position combines office work with active construction-site assignments in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Travel is required, including long-term onsite assignments. The role supports project management activities such as performance tracking, budgets, cost controls, scheduling, procurement, documentation, subcontractor coordination, reporting, and project closeout. The position also promotes compliance with safety and environmental requirements and provides onsite administrative and project support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite transmission project assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transmission line, utility, or heavy civil construction is preferred.
• Experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision.
• Support the development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls.
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting.
• Coordinate with field crews, foremen, subcontractors, engineers, and utility representatives.
• 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 and state agency correspondence and reporting.
• Maintain project schedules under supervision.
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination.
• Assist with proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs.
• Provide onsite administrative and project support throughout long-term assignments.
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Legal assistance and identity protection plans
• Approximately $5,000 per employee annually invested in training and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level