Construction Project Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.
Company: Michels Corporation
Location: Syracuse, NY
Salary: $110k - $170k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-11
About this role
# Construction Project Manager – Power Foundations (Transmission & Substation Civil)
Location: Various (Project‑Based)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Travel: Required (Long‑Term, Onsite Assignments)
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## Build the Foundations That Support the Grid
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.*
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## Position Overview
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.
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## Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects through **estimating, bidding, execution, and c...