Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Pembroke, NH

1d • $120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

As a Project Manager - Substations with Michels Power, Inc., you will plan, coordinate, execute, and deliver utility substation construction projects throughout North America. You will oversee project performance from contract award through commissioning and closeout, with a focus on safety, customer service, quality, schedule, and profitability.

You will serve as a key liaison among customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The role includes managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement, staffing, contracts, and project risks, while building customer relationships and supporting operational excellence. Projects may include greenfield installations, brownfield expansions and upgrades, renewable energy and BESS substations, switchyards, equipment installations, protection and control systems, and commissioning activities.

This is a full-time, project-based position with approximately 50% travel and assignments throughout North America. The stated expected salary range is $120,000–$170,000 USD; actual pay may vary based on location and job-related factors. Michels Power describes itself as a family-owned and operated company and part of the Michels Family of Companies. It reports investing an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development, with opportunities to advance into Senior Project Management, Regional Operations, and Executive Leadership roles.

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 utility substation construction, power delivery, renewable energy, industrial electrical, or EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of substation construction, power systems, electrical infrastructure, and utility projects.
• Experience supporting projects involving transformers, breakers, protection and controls, relay systems, switchgear, bus work, electrical equipment installations, or commissioning activities.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement activities, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
• Demonstrated success balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 substation construction projects from contract award through final project closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement activities, contract requirements, and overall financial performance.
• Maintain customer relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project execution.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, staffing strategies, procurement plans, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Identify project risks, schedule impacts, commercial exposures, and operational challenges, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, project specifications, customer expectations, and contract obligations.
• Support a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Manage utility substation projects, including greenfield installations, brownfield expansions, and upgrades.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to support safety, quality, contract compliance, and schedule performance.
• Lead customer meetings, progress reviews, forecasting discussions, operational planning meetings, and project updates.
• Support procurement, material management, equipment deliveries, and resource planning.
• Monitor labor productivity, project costs, revenue forecasts, schedule performance, and overall project health.
• Coordinate commissioning, energization, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Prepare and communicate project performance updates to customers and company leadership.

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
• Training and career development investment averaging $5,000 per employee per year
• Opportunities to advance into Senior Project Management, Regional Operations, and Executive Leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level