Associate Construction Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.

Marion, IA

Full Time

Posted May 5, 2026

$5k - $5k

Application opens on company website

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Location: Nationwide (Project-Based) Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Required (Long-Term Onsite Assignments)

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture , ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision
Support development and tracking of project performance metrics , budgets, and cost controls
Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting
Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders
Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
Assist with subcontractor management and contract compliance
Maintain project documentation including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records
Assist with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting
Maintain project schedules under supervision
Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination
Assist in proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs
Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term assignments
Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management , or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
0–3 years of related experience (substation, electrical, or utility construction preferred)
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus)
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow
Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Personal Accountability
Drives Results
Interpersonal Savvy
Values Differences
Communicates Effectively
Instills Trust
Demonstrates Self-Awareness
Self-Development