General Manager - Mission Critical Substations - Michels Power, Inc.

Mission Critical Power Infrastructure | Substations | Data Centers | Power Delivery

Location: Flexible | Preference Near a Michels Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 50% Travel Required

Lead the Teams Powering Mission-Critical Infrastructure

The rapid expansion of data centers, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure is driving unprecedented investment in mission-critical power systems. At the center of these developments are highly reliable substations and power delivery systems that ensure continuous operation of some of the world's most important facilities.

As a General Manager
- Mission Critical Substations
, you will provide operational leadership for Michels Power's growing Mission Critical Power Infrastructure business. This role will oversee regional operations, customer relationships, project performance, business development initiatives, workforce planning, and strategic growth efforts supporting hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, utility substations, and related power delivery infrastructure projects across North America.

This position offers flexibility in work location, with a preference for candidates located near an established Michels Power office and the ability to travel as needed to support customers, project teams, and regional operations.

Position Overview

As the General Manager
- Mission Critical Substations
, you will be responsible for the planning, oversight, and operational performance of a regional portfolio of mission-critical substation projects while fostering an environment focused on safety, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Working closely with the Director of Operations, you will establish strategic goals for the business and lead Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field leadership teams responsible for executing complex power infrastructure projects. You will play a significant role in customer development, business growth, workforce planning, financial forecasting, project execution, and regional strategy.

Success requires strong operational leadership, business acumen, customer relationship management skills, industry presence, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while delivering successful project outcomes.

• Lead and oversee mission-critical substation operations to ensure alignment with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Establish operational priorities and strategic initiatives in partnership with the Director of Operations.
• Maintain accountability for project execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, safety results, and regional growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineering partners, developers, EPC firms, utilities, and industry stakeholders.
• Support long-term growth through customer development, workforce planning, market expansion, and strategic business initiatives.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Promote Michels Family of Companies culture, values, and leadership principles.

• Direct and oversee regional operations supporting mission-critical substation construction and power delivery infrastructure projects.
• Lead Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and operational teams responsible for project execution.
• Ensure projects are managed to maximize customer satisfaction, operational performance, and profitability.
• Lead preconstruction and RFP efforts in partnership with estimating and operations teams.
• Assist Executive Leadership and Business Development personnel with identifying new…