Electrical Project Manager - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Project Managers play a critical role in delivering the infrastructure that powers our economy. At Michels Power, you'll lead complex Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) construction projects while working alongside customers, field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to safely deliver high-quality projects that meet schedule, budget, and performance expectations. Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America. Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout. Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power partners with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers to safely execute some of the most complex power infrastructure projects in the industry. Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline and 5+ years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing industrial electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction projects.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation systems, process controls, automation systems, commissioning, and startup activities.
Experience supporting projects involving: Medium-voltage power systems, Low-voltage power systems, Switchgear, Transformers, MCCs, PLC systems, SCADA systems, Instrumentation and controls, Industrial process equipment, Electrical distribution systems.
Experience supporting compressor stations, pipeline facilities, Midstream infrastructure, power generation facilities, industrial process plants, manufacturing facilities, or similar industrial environments.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, procurement, subcontract management, risk management, and contract administration.
Demonstrated success leading customer-facing projects while balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel approximately 50% and support project assignments throughout North America as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of project execution from project award through commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, procurement activities, contracts, change orders, and financial performance.
Develop project execution strategies that support safety, quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
Serve as the primary customer-facing representative throughout project execution.
Coordinate activities among customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
Identify project risks, constructability challenges, schedule impacts, and operational issues while developing effective solutions.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
Promote and maintain a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Manage industrial electrical and E&I construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Support projects involving: Industrial electrical and inside wiring systems, Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution, Switchgear installations, Transformer installations, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Instrumentation and control systems, PLC and SCADA integration, Industrial automation systems, Process control systems, Field instrumentation installations, Compressor station E&I systems, Pipeline facility electrical and instrumentation infrastructure, Power generation facilities, Manufacturing and process facilities, Commissioning, startup, loop checks, energization, and turnover activities.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
Monitor project costs, productivity, resource utilization, procurement activities, and financial performance.
Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contractual obligations, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedule commitments are achieved.
Lead customer meetings, forecasting reviews, project updates, and operational planning discussions.
Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and technical documentation.
Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and executive leadership teams.
Support project commissioning, startup, owner training, turnover, and closeout activities.