Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution- Michels Power, Inc.

# ## **Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution (Power Delivery)** **Location:** Project Based **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Travel:** Required ## **Lead the Infrastructure That Powers Communities** Strengthening our nation's power grid isn't easy, but it's essential. Every time someone charges a phone, runs the A/C, or powers a business, **Michels Power, Inc.** is behind the scenes delivering safe, reliable electrical infrastructure. Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation's premier **power delivery contractors**, executing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects, including: - **High-voltage transmission line construction (overhead & underground)** - **Substation construction, expansion, and upgrades** - **Distribution system modernization (overhead and underground)** - **Renewable energy interconnections and grid integration** - **Emergency storm response and power restoration** Our work keeps communities connected, resilient, and growing. *Join us and build a career that truly makes a difference.* --- ## **Position Overview** As a **Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution**, you will lead a phase of a major utility infrastructure program or oversee multiple large-scale power delivery projects valued at **$10 million or greater**. You will be accountable for every aspect of project execution, from pursuit, estimating, and contract negotiations through construction, client management, and final closeout. This role serves as a critical leader within Michels Power, providing strategic direction to project teams while ensuring exceptional safety performance, operational excellence, client satisfaction, and financial success. The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with deep experience in **transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure**, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to develop teams while delivering complex projects in dynamic field environments. --- ## **Key Responsibilities** - Lead large-scale transmission, distribution, and substation projects from pursuit through final completion - Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety performance, and profitability - Directly supervise and mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and assigned project staff - Review contracts, project plans, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project requirements and risks - Coordinate and lead estimating efforts, proposal development, RFP responses, and competitive bid submissions - Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utility owners, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders - Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring proactive communication throughout project execution - Coordinate field operations with construction management and field leadership to ensure safe, efficient project delivery - Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, variations, and project closeout activities - Review project performance metrics, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports while implementing corrective actions as needed - Conduct project meetings, lead presentations, facilitate problem-solving discussions, and support executive reporting requirements - Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental requirements, permitting obligations, and governmental regulations - Promote Michels' safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures - Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, operational feedback, and best-practice implementation --- ## **Leadership Responsibilities** As a senior leader within the organization, you will: - Develop and mentor project management talent - Direct work activities and establish accountability across project teams - Build effective, high-performing teams that support operational success - Foster collaboration between internal departments, field operations, clients, and external partners - Make sound decisions in complex project environments while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and safety considerations - Support employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning initiatives --- ## **Why Michels Power?** - Ranked **No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor** by *Engineering News-Record* - National leader in **transmission, distribution, and substation construction** - Family-owned and operated with long-term stability - Average of **$5,000 per employee annually invested** in training and development - High-impact work supporting critical infrastructure and communities - Strong safety culture where everyone is responsible regardless of title - Part of the Michels family of companies, one of North America's largest infrastructure contractors --- ## **Comprehensive Benefits** - Health, Dental, and Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) - Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Legal Assistance & Identity Theft Protection *Benefits may vary by position and location.* --- ## **Why You?** - You're a dedicated, value-driven professional who wants to work alongside people who take pride in their work. - You relish solving complex challenges, embracing evolving technology, and finding better ways to build critical infrastructure. - You don't believe in "that's how we've always done it" and continuously seek opportunities to improve performance and outcomes. - You want your contributions recognized and your leadership trusted. - You value having the autonomy to make decisions while knowing the support of an industry-leading organization is behind you. - You want to make a meaningful difference by helping deliver infrastructure that powers communities and drives progress. --- ## **What It Takes** - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, and **7-10+ years of related experience**, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Demonstrated success managing **large-scale utility, transmission, distribution, substation, or power delivery construction projects** - Experience leading projects valued at **$10 million or greater** - Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, procurement, risk, and field execution - Experience supervising project management personnel and leading multidisciplinary project teams - Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, estimating, and project controls - Proficiency with **Microsoft Office Suite** - Experience with project management and scheduling software such as **Primavera P6, HCSS, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms** - Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills - Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record - Willingness to travel and support long-term onsite project assignments as required --- ## **Preferred Qualifications** - PMP, PE, or other advanced professional certifications - Experience with utility owners, cooperatives, municipalities, and investor-owned utilities - Background in overhead transmission, underground distribution, and/or substation construction - Experience managing complex, multi-discipline power delivery programs - Familiarity with MISO, SPP, ERCOT, PJM, or other regional transmission environments - Advanced contract negotiation, estimating, and business development experience --- ## **Build Your Career While Powering Progress** At Michels Power, you don't just manage projects. You lead teams, develop talent, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the country. **Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.** AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability