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 under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership. The role provides hands-on exposure to project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, cost management, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field operations. Projects may involve transmission structure and line foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other heavy civil foundation systems. The position requires effective collaboration with office and field teams, strong organization and attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. It is a full-time, project-based role with approximately 80% travel and potential long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America.
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, project progress, schedule progress, change orders, and performance.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, and project meeting preparation.
- 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 project execution and gain field experience.
- Support procurement and material coordination activities.
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 investment of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
