Associate Construction Project Manager – Power Foundations  - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Michels Power, Inc. is hiring an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations to support the planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Working under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, this position supports project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field operations. The role provides hands-on experience with foundations for transmission structures and substations, including drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other heavy civil foundation systems.

The position is intended for someone developing a construction management career. Success requires strong organization and attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and effective collaboration with office and field teams. The role is project-based, requires approximately 80% travel, and may involve long-term onsite assignments throughout North America. Michels Power states that it invests an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development and offers advancement opportunities into Project Management and Operations leadership.

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.
• One to five years of construction, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, or project management experience is preferred.
• 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

• 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.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and resource coordination.
• Track project costs, production quantities, budgets, progress, schedule performance, change orders, and project goals.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and field operations.
• Support customer communications, project reporting, documentation, meeting preparation, project reviews, and internal planning sessions.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting.
• Travel to active project sites to support execution and gain field experience.

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
• Training and career development investment (average of $5,000 per employee per year)
• Opportunities for advancement into Project Management and Operations leadership positions

What This Job Offers

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