Associate Construction Project Manager – Transmission Line - Michels Power, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Aid Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision
• Support development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls
• Aid with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting
• Cook up coordination with field crews, foremen, subcontractors, engineers, and utility representatives
• Aid with material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
• Aid with subcontractor management and contract compliance
• Maintain project documentation including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records
• Aid with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting
• Maintain project schedules under supervision
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination
• Aid in proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs
• Provide onsite administrative and project support throughout long-term assignments
• Aid with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 0–3 years of related experience (transmission line, utility, or heavy civil construction preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite transmission project assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow

Core Developmental Competencies

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

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office work and active construction site environments
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work may involve a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Travel required, including extended onsite assignments
• Field environments may include exposure to weather conditions, heavy equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels

Why Michels Power, Inc.

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record
• National leader in overhead transmission and substation construction
• Family-owned company with strong, stable growth
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and career development
• Performs high-impact, essential work supporting communities and economic growth
• Strong company-wide safety culture—everyone is responsible
• Part of one of North America’s largest and most diversified infrastructure contractors

Comprehensive Benefits

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

Why You?

• You want hands-on experience in transmission line and utility construction project management
• You thrive in field-based, fast-paced environments
• You’re motivated to learn and grow within the power delivery industry
• You value teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• You want to help build infrastructure that powers communities and industry