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

Michels Corporation•Uniontown, OH

13h

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 position assists with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field support. It offers hands-on experience with foundation construction for critical power infrastructure, including transmission structure and line foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other heavy civil foundation work. The role is intended for someone developing a career in construction project management and operations. It involves working with office and field teams, supporting projects from award through closeout, and traveling to active project sites. Approximately 80% travel is required, with long-term onsite assignments throughout North America as needed. Michels Power describes its work as supporting power and communications infrastructure and highlights training and career development, advancement opportunities, and a safety-focused culture.

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.
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, and suppliers.
Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, and preparation for project meetings.
Maintain a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Assist in managing projects from award through closeout.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and internal planning sessions.
Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting.
Travel to active project sites to support execution and gain field experience.