Senior Project Manager - Foundations - Power, Inc.

Pembroke, NH

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 full 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, durability, and performance.

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

As a Senior Project Manager – Foundations
, you will lead the execution of large-scale and complex foundation and civil construction projects supporting transmission lines, substations, and power infrastructure systems.

You may oversee multiple large projects or major phases of complex mega projects
, with responsibility for full project lifecycle performance
, including bid strategy, execution, financial performance, team leadership, and client satisfaction
.

This is a senior leadership role requiring deep expertise in foundation construction methods, project controls, and field execution
, along with the ability to lead teams and make critical decisions in dynamic, high-impact environments.

• Lead projects through pursuit, estimating, execution, and closeout phases
• Oversee large, complex foundation and civil scopes
  , including:
  • Drilled piers, caissons, and deep foundations
  • Driven piles and micropiles
  • Structural concrete and spread footings
  • Direct embed structure foundations and anchors
  • Site development, excavation, and access construction
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
• Own financial performance
  , including forecasting, cost controls, productivity, and risk management
• Lead and mentor project teams, field leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Manage and maintain key client and partner relationships
• Coordinate across engineering, estimating, procurement, and field operations
• Identify and mitigate constructability challenges, geotechnical risks, and logistical constraints
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and operational best practices
• Champion and reinforce Michels’
  safety‑first culture across all project phases

• 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 and performance
• Average investment of $5,000 per employee annually in training and career development
• High‑impact work supporting critical infrastructure nationwide
• 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 this way” is not a good enough reason.
• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
  
  You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  , or…