Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution - Michels Power, Inc. at Michels Corporation in Midland, TX  

Job description

• Strengthening our nation's power grid isn't easy, but it's essential. Every time someone charges a phone, runs the A/C, or powers a business, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes delivering safe, reliable electrical infrastructure.
• Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation's premier power delivery contractors, executing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects, including:
• High-voltage transmission line construction (overhead & underground)
• Substation construction, expansion, and upgrades
• Distribution system modernization (overhead and underground)
• Renewable energy interconnections and grid integration
• Emergency storm response and power restoration
• Our work keeps communities connected, resilient, and growing.
• Join us and build a career that truly makes a difference.
• As a Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution, you will lead a phase of a major utility infrastructure program or oversee multiple large-scale power delivery projects valued at $10 million or greater. You will be accountable for every aspect of project execution, from pursuit, estimating, and contract negotiations through construction, client management, and final closeout.
• This role serves as a critical leader within Michels Power, providing strategic direction to project teams while ensuring exceptional safety performance, operational excellence, client satisfaction, and financial success.
• The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with deep experience in transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to develop teams while delivering complex projects in dynamic field environments.
• You're a dedicated, value-driven professional who wants to work alongside people who take pride in their work.
• You relish solving complex challenges, embracing evolving technology, and finding better ways to build critical infrastructure.
• You don't believe in "that's how we've always done it" and continuously seek opportunities to improve performance and outcomes.
• You want your contributions recognized and your leadership trusted.
• You value having the autonomy to make decisions while knowing the support of an industry-leading organization is behind you.
• You want to make a meaningful difference by helping deliver infrastructure that powers communities and drives progress.
• At Michels Power, you don't just manage projects. You lead teams, develop talent, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the country.
• Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transmission, distribution, and substation projects from pursuit through final completion
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety performance, and profitability
• Directly supervise and mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and assigned project staff
• Review contracts, project plans, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project requirements and risks
• Coordinate and lead estimating efforts, proposal development, RFP responses, and competitive bid submissions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utility owners, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring proactive communication throughout project execution
• Coordinate field operations with construction management and field leadership to ensure safe, efficient project delivery
• Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, variations, and project closeout activities
• Review project performance metrics, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports while implementing corrective actions as needed
• Conduct project meetings, lead presentations, facilitate problem-solving discussions, and support executive reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental requirements, permitting obligations, and governmental regulations
• Promote Michels' safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, operational feedback, and best-practice implementation
• Develop and mentor project management talent
• Direct work activities and establish accountability across project teams
• Build effective, high-performing teams that support operational success
• Foster collaboration between internal departments, field operations, clients, and external partners
• Make sound decisions in complex project environments while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and safety considerations
• Support employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, and 7-10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale utility, transmission, distribution, substation, or power delivery construction projects
• Experience leading projects valued at $10 million or greater
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, procurement, risk, and field execution
• Experience supervising project management personnel and leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, estimating, and project controls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with project management and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, HCSS, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Willingness to travel and support long-term onsite project assignments as required
• PMP, PE, or other advanced professional certifications
• Experience with utility owners, cooperatives, municipalities, and investor-owned utilities
• Background in overhead transmission, underground distribution, and/or substation construction
• Experience managing complex, multi-discipline power delivery programs
• Familiarity with MISO, SPP, ERCOT, PJM, or other regional transmission environments
• Advanced contract negotiation, estimating, and business development experience

Skills

Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

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