Assistant Project Manager - Michels Trenchless, Inc.

Michels Trenchless, Inc. sets the standard for complete infrastructure construction and rehabilitation with minimal surface disruptions. We've been performing trenchless construction for decades, and it shows. Our leaders, managers, and field personnel have amassed an extensive resume of successful projects. Regardless of whether we are working close to home or thousands of miles away, our people deliver consistent quality, safety, and performance. Do you? Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Trenchless, Inc. can change yours.

As an Assistant Project Manager, your key responsibilities will be assist the Project Manager and field operations with reporting, communication, client deliverables and more for a large project. This project schedule will be 6 days a week and 12 hours a day for the duration of the project. Michels is responsible for the HDD portion of this large pipeline project. Following the completion of this project you will be assigned to another project so flexibility and willingness to travel long term is key but travel will be minimal during this project if you are in the Lake Charles, LA area.

Why Michels Trenchless, Inc.?

• We extend the limits of possibilities in trenchless construction


• We will never ask you to prioritize speed ahead of safety


• We are family owned and operated


• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year


• We share experience and insights to develop industry leaders


• We are a part of the Michels Family of Companies, a global leader in energy and infrastructure construction


• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually. 

Why you?

• You take pride in completing projects others would not attempt


• You want to take the lead with evolving technology


• You enjoy knowing the best work requires a total team effort


• You like to know your ideas and dedication are noticed and appreciated


• You are a great communicator

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination.


• Experience with project financials, scheduling, risk management and reporting


• Prior management experience is required


• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team


• Travel is required for this position


• Experience with multiple project delivery methods including Design Bid Build, Design Build, Progressive Design Build, CMGC and other is desired


• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE) is desired but not required


• Experience with Primavera, HCSS, B2W, MS Office Suite and MS Projects is desired