About this opportunity
Michels Corporation lists this Head of Project Management opportunity in pembroke, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Project Manager - Substations
Substation Construction | Power Delivery | EPC | Utility Infrastructure
Nationwide - Project-Based
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Travel:
Approximately 50% Travel Required
Deliver the Infrastructure That Powers Communities
Substations are the backbone of the electrical grid, connecting generation, transmission, and distribution systems that keep homes, businesses, and industries energized. As utilities modernize infrastructure, integrate renewable energy, and improve grid reliability, experienced project leaders are critical to the successful delivery of substation construction projects.
As a
Project Manager - Substations
with Michels Power, you will lead complex substation projects from planning and procurement through construction, energization, and project closeout. Youll work alongside customers, engineers, construction leaders, suppliers, and project teams to safely deliver high-quality projects that support North Americas growing power needs.
Michels Power, Inc. supports Americas 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 industrys 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 Americas largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
As a
Project Manager - Substations
, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of substation construction projects throughout North America. This role will oversee project performance from contract award through commissioning and closeout, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service, quality, schedule, and profitability.
You will serve as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while driving project execution and supporting operational excellence.
Success requires strong project leadership, commercial awareness, customer relationship management, and an understanding of utility substation construction and power delivery infrastructure.
Lead substation construction projects from contract award through final project closeout.
Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement activities, contract requirements, and overall financial performance.
Maintain strong customer relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project execution.
Develop and manage project execution plans, staffing strategies, procurement plans, and resource requirements.
Coordinate with engineering teams, Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
Identify project risks, schedule impacts, commercial exposures, and operational challenges while implementing mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, project specifications, customer expectations, and contract obligations.
Support a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Manage utility substation construction projects ranging from greenfield installations to brownfield expansions and upgrades.
Support projects involving:
Transformer installations
Breaker installations
Bus work installations
Electrical equipment replacement programs
Testing and commissioning activities
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, procurement plans, and staffing plans.
Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safety, quality, contract compliance, and schedule performance.
Lead customer meetings, progress reviews, forecasting discussions, operational planning meetings, and project updates.
Support project procurement, material management, equipment deliveries, and resource planning activities.
Monitor labor productivity, project costs, revenue forecasts, schedule performance, and overall project health.
Coordinate project commissioning, energization, turnover, and closeout activities.
Prepare and communicate project performance updates to customers and company leadership.
We help build, strengthen, and modernize the infrastructure that powers communities and industries across North America.
We execute challenging projects involving substations, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and power delivery infrastructure.
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 are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North Americas largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
We provide opportunities to advance into Senior Project Management, Regional Operations, and Executive Leadership roles.
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
~ 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.
Bachelors 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 utility substation construction, power delivery, renewable energy, industrial electrical, or EPC projects.
Strong understanding of substation construction, power systems, electrical infrastructure, and utility projects.
Experience supporting projects involving transformers, breakers, protection and controls, relay systems, switchgear, bus work, electrical equipment installations, or commissioning activities.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement activities, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
Demonstrated success balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms is preferred.
Ability to travel approximately 50% and support project assignments throughout North America as required.
where you dont just build projects, you build a career.
This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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