Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.
About The Position
As a Project Manager - Substations with Michels Power, Inc., you will plan, coordinate, execute, and deliver 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 act as a key liaison among customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Projects may include greenfield installations, brownfield expansions and upgrades, transmission and distribution substations, collector and renewable energy substations, BESS substations, switchyards, transformer and breaker installations, protection and control systems, relay upgrades, bus work, electrical equipment replacements, testing, and commissioning. The role involves managing budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement, staffing, resources, contracts, subcontractors, and suppliers, while addressing risks and supporting safe, high-quality project execution. Michels Power delivers overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems and fiber networks, and works with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers. The company is family owned and operated and part of the Michels Family of Companies. The position is full-time, project-based nationwide, with approximately 50% travel required. Expected salary range: $82,000–$193,000 USD; actual pay may vary based on location and job-related factors.
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead substation construction projects from contract award through final project closeout.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement activities, contract requirements, and 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.
- Promote safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Manage utility substation construction projects, including greenfield installations, brownfield expansions, and upgrades.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, procurement plans, and staffing plans.
- 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
- Average investment of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
