Regional Manager - Substation - Power, Inc.

Regional Manager – Substation

Otsego, MN

Full-Time | Travel Required

Strengthening our nation's power grid isn't easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges a phone, powers up a computer, turns on the air conditioning, or flips a switch, Michels Power is working behind the scenes to make it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the full spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects, including transmission lines, substations, distribution system modernization, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and oil & gas infrastructure. When natural disasters strike, we also help restore power and rebuild critical electrical systems.

Our Substation Division plays a vital role in supporting the reliability and modernization of the nation's electric grid. From greenfield construction and brownfield expansions to renewable energy interconnections and energy storage projects, our teams deliver the safe, high-quality solutions our clients depend on.

Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

As a Regional Manager – Substation, you will plan, monitor, and manage regional long-term strategic projects and programs from pursuit through completion. You will secure and allocate resources, manage budgets, schedules, risks, and change, and ensure successful project delivery while driving profitability across the region.

This position provides leadership for regional operations, project teams, and field personnel while supporting business development, customer relationships, and strategic growth initiatives. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to influence teams, customers, and stakeholders across a geographically dispersed region.

• Provide leadership and oversight for substation EPC and construction projects, including greenfield, brownfield, BESS, renewable energy, and industrial power facilities.
• Manage regional programs and project portfolios to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Work with field leadership to forecast and plan regional resource requirements based on current and projected workloads.
• Regularly visit project sites to support field operations, safety initiatives, and project execution.
• Directly manage projects and assume full project management responsibilities when necessary.
• Partner with the General Manager and Vice President to support the strategic development and growth of the region.
• Facilitate the resolution of complex operational, project, and program challenges.
• Review and approve reports prepared for management, clients, and key stakeholders.

• Directly manage regional personnel and carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, development, performance management, and employee engagement activities.
• Mentor, develop, and retain Project Managers, Superintendents, and emerging operational leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Promote the Michels Family of Companies culture and core values throughout the region.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships in partnership with Business Development leadership.
• Represent Michels Power at industry conferences, customer meetings, and networking events.
• Support regional growth initiatives and identify opportunities to expand services and market presence.
• Manage the regional RFP process and review associated bid packages.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and executive-level point of contact for key customers and stakeholders.

• Manage regional budgets, forecasts, profitability, cash flow, and resource allocation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project and program risks.
• Oversee change management…