About the job
Join Our Team as a Preconstruction Manager for Substation Projects
Location: Various | Full-time | Travel Required
At Michels Power, Inc., we understand that enhancing our nation's power infrastructure is vital for everyday life. Every time someone charges their phone or turns on their computer, we're working diligently behind the scenes to ensure reliable electrical service.
As one of the largest and most reputable power delivery contractors in the U.S., we handle a wide range of electrical infrastructure projects. Our expertise includes the construction of transmission lines and substations, modernization of distribution systems, and the development of Oil & Gas facilities alongside Renewable Energy initiatives. We also play a crucial role in restoring power in the aftermath of natural disasters.
Discover how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can transform your life.
Position Overview
As the Preconstruction Manager - Substation, you will uphold and foster a robust safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
Your role will involve conducting site visits to assess access, layout, and constructability in collaboration with clients and stakeholders. You will identify project risks, determine optimal construction methodologies, sequencing, and schedules, and take part in estimating meetings by developing and validating labor, equipment, and production rates for high-voltage substation construction activities.
This position supports estimating efforts by delivering detailed insights on manpower, equipment, procurement strategies, outage requirements, and temporary facilities necessary for large-scale substation projects. Additionally, you will collaborate with Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen to effectively plan work, crews, tools, and equipment to maximize efficiency and reduce mobilization time. Close cooperation with Project Engineers and Project Managers will be essential to align project scope, update schedules, and ensure readiness for project execution.
Why Choose Michels Power, Inc.?
- Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission/Distribution contractor in the U.S. by Engineering News-Record.
- A national leader in substation and transmission construction with a proven track record of success.
- Our continuous, strategic growth is driven by a commitment to quality.

