Associate Project Manager - Inside Wiring - Michels Power, Inc.

Associate Project Manager – Industrial Electrical & Inside Wiring

(Heavy Industrial / Power & Energy Facilities)
Location: Nationwide (Project‑Based)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Travel: Required (Long‑Term, Onsite Assignments)

Powering Industrial Facilities That Keep the Economy Moving

Reliable electrical infrastructure is essential to modern life—and behind every industrial facility, energy installation, and complex process system is a highly coordinated electrical construction effort. At Michels Power, Inc., our teams perform the heavy industrial electrical work and inside wiring solutions that power critical facilities across the United States.

From energy and industrial plants to complex power distribution systems, we deliver safe, high‑quality electrical construction services that keep essential operations running.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected power delivery and electrical contractors. We execute work across the full electrical infrastructure lifecycle, including industrial electrical construction, inside wiring, power distribution, transmission, substations, renewable energy, and oil & gas facilities, as well as emergency power restoration.

Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

Position Overview

The Associate Project Manager – Industrial Electrical & Inside Wiring supports the execution of heavy industrial electrical and inside wiring projects by planning, organizing, and applying core project management principles. This role partners closely with Project Managers, field supervision, electricians, and project stakeholders to help ensure scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals are achieved.

This position is well suited for professionals seeking hands‑on experience managing industrial electrical construction projects in fast‑paced, field‑based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of industrial electrical and inside wiring construction projects


• Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, budgets, and reporting


• Coordinate with field supervision, electricians, subcontractors, engineers, and clients


• Support material procurement, equipment tracking, and documentation control


• Participate in safety planning, job briefings, and compliance initiatives


• Provide ongoing onsite project support throughout long‑term assignments


• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout processes

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News‑Record


• Trusted contractor for industrial, utility, and power infrastructure projects


• Family‑owned and operated with stable, long‑term growth


• Invests an average of $5,000 per employee annually in training and development


• Performs challenging, meaningful work that improves communities and industries


• 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


• Comprehensive benefits program including:
  
  
  
  • Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
  
  
  • HSA / FSA options
  
  
  • Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
  
  
  • 401(k)
  
  
  • Legal and Identity Protection Plans
  
  
  
  

Why You?

• 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.

What It Takes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking or construction estimating software is a plus


• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record


• Ability to travel nationwide and commit to long‑term, onsite project assignments


• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow as responsibilities and technical challenges evolve