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

Michels Corporation•Neenah, WI

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. The position provides hands-on exposure to projects involving transmission structure and line foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other heavy civil foundation systems. The role is intended for someone developing a construction management career. It involves collaboration with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, engineers, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers, as well as travel to active project sites. The position requires approximately 80% travel and may include long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America. Michels Power, Inc. 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 offers training and career development and opportunities for advancement 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.
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 preferred.
Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects preferred.
Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software preferred.

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, reporting, documentation, project meeting preparation, and participation in customer meetings and project reviews.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
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.

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