Preconstruction Manager - Substation - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Uniontown, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager – Substation to lead and support preconstruction planning for high-voltage substation projects. This role is crucial for ensuring projects are set up for safe, efficient, and profitable execution. The Preconstruction Manager will act as a key link between estimating, operations, engineering, and field leadership, applying construction expertise to shape project strategy, means and methods, sequencing, and risk mitigation. This position is vital for the success of EPC substation projects, including greenfield builds, expansions, and complex brownfield upgrades that require outage coordination.

Requirements

7+ years of substation construction experience
Direct experience with high‑voltage substation projects (115kV–345kV+), including AIS and/or GIS systems
Experience supporting or delivering large‑scale EPC substation projects
Strong understanding of: Substation construction methods, Construction sequencing and outage coordination, Labor productivity and field operations
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Willingness to travel and support project‑based assignments nationwide

Nice To Haves

Experience with: Grounding grid systems, Structural foundations and steel erection, Buswork, breakers, transformers, and control house installation
Ability to utilize advanced project planning and scheduling software
Experience estimating or planning large, complex substation projects

Responsibilities

Champion and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental standards
Perform site visits and constructability assessments, including: Access and logistics evaluation, Site layout and staging reviews, Identification of constructability risks and constraints
Develop and refine: Construction methodologies and sequencing plans, Project schedules and phasing strategies, Outage planning and coordination requirements
Support estimating by: Developing labor production rates, crew compositions, and equipment needs; Identifying procurement strategies, long-lead items, and temporary infrastructure needs
Collaborate with estimating teams during bid phase to ensure accurate, executable project plans
Partner with Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen to optimize: Crew planning and deployment, Equipment utilization, Mobilization efficiency
Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to: Align scope and execution strategies, Update schedules and support project readiness
Contribute to pre-construction reviews, bid strategy sessions, and project handoff to operations