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

Michels Corporation•Syracuse, NY

22h

About The Position

Michels Power, Inc. is hiring an Associate Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, the role supports project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field operations. Projects may include transmission structure and line foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other heavy civil foundation work. The position provides hands-on exposure to project execution, cost management, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and customer relationships. The Associate Project Manager works with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, engineers, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers, and travels to active project sites to support project delivery and gain field experience. The role is project-based, nationwide, and requires approximately 80% travel, including long-term onsite assignments as needed. Michels Power delivers overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems and fiber networks, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems, communications, foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling. The company describes its work as supporting critical energy infrastructure and offers training and career development, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated base salary range is $82,000–$107,000, with actual pay adjusted for relevant factors.

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 is preferred.
Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software is preferred.

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 project costs, production quantities, budgets, schedule progress, and performance against project goals.
Assist with financial reporting and tracking change orders.
Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Support customer communications, project reporting, documentation, meeting preparation, and participation in customer meetings and project reviews.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
Coordinate procurement and material activities and support field operations.
Maintain a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting.
Travel to active project sites to support execution and gain field experience.