Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations
Power Foundations | Transmission Foundations | Substation Foundations | Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Nationwide - Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 80% Travel Required
Build the Foundation for Critical Power Infrastructure
Reliable power infrastructure starts with a strong foundation. From transmission lines and substations to renewable energy facilities and power delivery systems, power foundations are a critical component of the infrastructure that keeps communities and industries connected.
As an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations, you'll support the successful delivery of complex foundation construction projects while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and field teams. This role is ideal for individuals looking to accelerate their construction management career while gaining exposure to project execution, cost management, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and customer relationships.
About Michels Power, Inc.
Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America.
Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout.
Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power partners with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers to safely execute some of the most complex power infrastructure projects in the industry. Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
Position Overview
As an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations, you will support the overall planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Working under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, you will assist with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field support.
You'll gain hands-on experience supporting projects involving transmission structure foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other foundation systems that support critical power infrastructure.
Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively with both office and field teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in the execution of power foundation construction projects.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and resource coordination activities.
- Track project costs, production quantities, budgets, and progress against project goals.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, and project meeting preparation.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Assist in managing power foundation projects from award through closeout.
- Support projects involving:
- Transmission structure foundations
- Transmission line foundations
- Substation foundations
- Drilled shaft foundations
- Spread footings
- Micropiles
- Ground improvement systems
- Heavy civil foundation construction
- Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support procurement and material coordination activities.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
- Track production quantities, schedule progress, change orders, and project performance.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field operations to support project objectives.
- Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and internal planning sessions.
- Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting requirements.
- Travel to active project sites to support project execution and gain field experience.
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- We help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and industries across North America.
- We execute challenging projects involving transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy, and foundation construction.
- We are family owned and operated.
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
- We perform meaningful work that supports the future of energy infrastructure.
- We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
- We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
- We offer outstanding opportunities for advancement into Project Management and Operations leadership positions.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 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
Benefits may vary based on position and location.
Why You?
- You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
- You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
- You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available.
- You enjoy solving technical and operational challenges.
- You thrive in both office and field environments.
- You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-5 years of construction, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, or project management experience preferred.
- Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Strong interest in developing a career in project management and construction operations.
- Understanding of construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with field and office personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 80% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.