Electrical Project Manager - Michels Power, Inc.

Electrical Project Manager

Heavy Industrial Electrical | Midstream Energy | Power Generation | Industrial Infrastructure

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 50% Travel Required

Deliver Critical Energy & Industrial Infrastructure Projects

Strengthening America's energy infrastructure requires exceptional project leadership, technical expertise, and operational excellence. From compressor stations and pipeline facilities to power generation assets, manufacturing plants, and industrial process facilities, Electrical Project Managers play a critical role in safely delivering the electrical systems that power industry and support economic growth.

At Michels Power, you'll lead complex electrical construction projects while working with customers, field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to deliver successful outcomes across some of the nation's most important industrial and energy infrastructure projects.

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 Electrical Project Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy industrial electrical construction projects from project startup through commissioning and closeout. You will be responsible for project safety, financial performance, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, customer relationships, subcontractor management, and overall project execution.

This position supports projects involving industrial electrical systems, power generation facilities, Midstream energy infrastructure, compressor stations, pipeline facilities, manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and other critical electrical infrastructure throughout North America.

Success requires strong leadership, communication skills, business acumen, and a commitment to delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution from project award through commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, schedules, procurement activities, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate activities among customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support project planning, staffing strategies, procurement plans, execution plans, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while serving as the primary project contact throughout execution.
• Identify project risks, schedule impacts, constructability concerns, and operational challenges while implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with project contracts, customer requirements, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Manage industrial electrical and energy infrastructure construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support projects involving:
  • Industrial electrical and inside wiring systems
  • Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution
  • Switchgear installations
  • Transformer installations
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Compressor station electrical systems
  • Pipeline facility electrical infrastructure
  • Power generation facilities
  • Manufacturing and process facilities
  • Commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
• Monitor project costs, change orders, productivity, equipment utilization, and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contractual obligations, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedule commitments are achieved.
• Conduct customer meetings, project reviews, forecasting meetings, and operational planning sessions.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and executive leadership teams.
• Support project commissioning, startup, owner training, turnover, and closeout activities.

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

• We are a recognized leader in industrial electrical, power generation, Midstream energy, pipeline facility, and power infrastructure construction.
• We execute complex projects that help power communities, industries, and critical infrastructure throughout North America.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports America's energy future.
• 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 significant opportunities for advancement into Senior Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership roles.

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, operational, and commercial challenges.
• You enjoy building strong customer relationships and leading successful teams.
• You want to work to make a difference.

What It Takes

• 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 industrial electrical, Midstream energy, power generation, manufacturing, utility, EPC, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical construction methods and electrical infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing projects involving medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, industrial controls, and electrical equipment installations.
• Experience supporting compressor stations, pipeline facilities, power generation assets, industrial process facilities, manufacturing operations, or similar infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, procurement, subcontract management, risk management, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated success leading customer-facing projects while balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% and support 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.