Construction Project Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.

Location: Minnesota
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Travel: Required (Long‑Term, Onsite Assignments)

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy, but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges an iPhone, cranks up the A/C, or turns on a computer, we are busy behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest, most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the entire spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects—including transmission lines, substation construction, distribution modernization, and renewable energy development
. We also restore power after natural disasters strike.

Our foundation and civil teams play a critical role in delivering the structural backbone of transmission and substation infrastructure
, ensuring long‑term reliability and performance.

Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

As a Project Manager – Power Foundations
, you will lead the execution of civil and foundation scopes for transmission line and substation projects, including drilled foundations, structural concrete, and site development.

You will manage a phase of a large complex project or multiple medium‑sized projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M
, with full accountability for project success—from proposal and bidding through profitable completion
—with an emphasis on safety performance.

This role requires a driven, organized leader who thrives in field‑based construction environments and can effectively manage civil crews, subcontractors, and multi‑discipline coordination
.

• Lead projects through estimating, bidding, execution, and closeout phases
• Manage foundation and civil construction scopes
  , including:
  • Drilled pier and caisson foundations
  • Spread footings and structural concrete
  • Direct-embed structures and anchor systems
  • Site grading, excavation, and access development
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
• Oversee field personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and material logistics
• Track and manage project costs, forecasts, schedules, and productivity metrics
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and operations teams to align execution strategies
• Identify and mitigate constructability challenges, geotechnical risks, and logistical constraints
• Maintain strong client relationships and communication throughout project lifecycle
• Promote and exemplify Michels’
  safety‑first culture

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record
• National leader in substation, transmission, and power infrastructure construction
• Family owned and operated with long‑term stability
• Strategic growth driven by a commitment to quality
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development
• Performs high‑impact work that supports homes, businesses, and communities
• Strong safety culture—everyone is responsible, regardless of title
• Part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified infrastructure contractors

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
  (Benefits may vary based on position and location)

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
• You think “we’ve always done it…