Associate Construction Project Manager – Power Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.
About The Position
The Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations supports the planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Working under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, the role assists with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field support. Projects may involve transmission structure and line foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement systems, and other heavy civil foundation construction. The role offers hands-on experience in project execution, cost management, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and customer relationships, with opportunities to develop toward Project Management and Operations leadership. Travel to project sites is required, including long-term onsite assignments as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong interest in developing a career in project management and construction operations.
- Understanding of construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with field and office personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 80% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required.
Nice To Haves
- 1–5 years of construction, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, or project management experience.
- Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in executing power foundation construction projects from award through closeout.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and resource coordination.
- Track costs, production quantities, budgets, schedule progress, and project performance.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, project meetings, and internal planning sessions.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and other project documentation.
- Support change-order tracking, material coordination, financial reporting, project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting.
- Travel to active project sites to support execution and gain field experience.
- Maintain a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Legal plan
- Identity theft protection and monitoring plan
- Average of $5,000 per employee per year invested in training and career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
