Associate Construction Project Manager - Michels Power, Inc.

About the role

Reliable electrical infrastructure is essential to modern life—and behind every industrial facility, energy installation, and complex process system is a highly coordinated construction effort. At Michels Power, Inc., our teams deliver heavy industrial electrical construction and inside wiring solutions that power critical infrastructure across the United States.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected power delivery and electrical contractors, executing projects across the full electrical infrastructure lifecycle—including industrial electrical construction, inside wiring, substations, transmission, renewable energy, and oil & gas facilities.

Position Objective

The Associate Project Manager – Industrial Electrical & Inside Wiring, under direct supervision, provides project support by planning, organizing, and applying core project management principles. This role develops an understanding of business operations, project delivery processes, and stakeholder coordination while supporting successful execution of field-based construction projects.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines and supporting internal and external customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision
• Support development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting
• Coordinate with field supervision, subcontractors, engineers, vendors, and clients
• Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and contract compliance
• Maintain accurate project documentation including billing, cost reporting, and scheduling records
• Support federal/state reporting and project correspondence as required
• Participate in construction meetings and contribute to project coordination
• Assist with proposals, estimates, and quantity take-offs
• Provide onsite administrative and project support for long-term assignments
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (construction, industrial, or electrical preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel nationwide and commit to long-term onsite projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (experience with construction/project software is a plus)
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn

Core Developmental Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Orientation
• Personal Accountability
• Drives Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Self-Awareness & Continuous Development

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Combination of office and active construction site environments

Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds

Work may involve fast-paced conditions with frequent interruptions

Travel required, including extended onsite assignments

Field environments may include exposure to weather, equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by ENR

Industry leader in industrial, utility, and power infrastructure

Family-owned company with stable, long-term growth

Invests an average of $5,000 per employee annually in training and development

Strong safety culture—everyone is responsible

Opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful projects nationwide

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans