Project Manager - Mission Critical - Michels Power, Inc.
Michels Corporation
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Project Manager – Mission Critical
Location: Various | Full-time | Travel Required
Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy, but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges an iPhone, cranks up the A/C, or turns on a computer, we are busy behind the scenes making it happen.
Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest, most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the entire spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects—including the construction of transmission lines and substations, the modernization of distribution systems, and the development of both Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural disasters strike.
Our substation group plays a critical role in building and maintaining the backbone of the grid throughout the United States. From greenfield builds to brownfield upgrades, our substation teams deliver high-quality solutions that support grid reliability and future-ready infrastructure.
Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.
As a Project Manager with our substation Mission Critical group, your key responsibilities will be to manage a phase of a large complex project or manage multiple medium sized projects that are approximately greater than $500K and are up to $20M. This position is accountable for all aspects of a project’s success from the initial proposal/bidding process, to meet or exceed the clients’ expectations, to the profitable completion of the jobs, with a special emphasis on safety performance. It is essential to be reliable, self-motivated, goal oriented, organized and professional.
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- Engineering News-Record ranks us as the No. 1 Electrical Transmission/Distribution contractor
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world
- We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
- We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
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 want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
What it takes?
- Experience Managing Substation/Utility Specific Projects with an emphasis in the Mission Critical/Hyperscale Markets.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software is a plus.
- A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments, including in-field support for substation projects.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, field personnel, and customers.
- A willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within the company by embracing evolving responsibilities and technical challenges.
About this role
Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure work within its substation division. You would manage either a single large, complex project or multiple medium-sized projects ranging from $500K to $20M, with responsibility spanning the full lifecycle from proposal through profitable completion. The role demands hands-on involvement in all project aspects—budgeting, scheduling, client relations, safety oversight, and field coordination—with particular focus on mission-critical and hyperscale electrical infrastructure work.
This position requires direct experience managing substation and utility projects, strong organizational skills to juggle competing priorities, and comfort with frequent travel and extended onsite assignments. You'll need proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software, along with a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. The company emphasizes safety as a shared responsibility across all roles and values people who challenge the status quo and take initiative to solve problems.
Michels Power ranks as the nation's top electrical transmission and distribution contractor and invests significantly in employee development. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that directly support grid reliability and energy delivery across the country. This is a contract position based in Cleveland, Ohio, requiring in-office presence.
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