Electrical Project Manager – Heavy Industrial, Midstream & Power Generation

Location: Iowa and various project-based locations throughout the United States; approximately 50% travel and long-term onsite project assignments required.

Company

Michels Power, Inc. is a power delivery and electrical construction contractor delivering industrial, energy, power generation, Midstream, Oil & Gas, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure projects across North America.

What you will do

• Lead heavy industrial electrical construction projects or major project phases valued from approximately $500K to $20M+.
• Manage estimating, bidding, execution, commissioning coordination, startup support, energization, turnover, and closeout.
• Oversee medium- and low-voltage systems, equipment installation, cable routing, terminations, system integration, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, and power distribution equipment.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Track costs, forecasts, schedules, risks, performance metrics, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Build client relationships and support business development and repeat-work opportunities.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in industrial electrical, Midstream, compressor station, power generation, energy, manufacturing, Oil & Gas, or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Unifier, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and job cost tracking and estimating systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written communication, verbal communication, leadership, and prioritization skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% and support long-term onsite project assignments.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with heavy industrial electrical construction and inside wiring systems.
• Experience with compressor stations, natural gas pipeline facilities, Midstream infrastructure, power generation, process plants, industrial manufacturing, or related energy projects.
• Experience managing medium-voltage systems, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, and facility electrical distribution.
• Knowledge of commissioning, startup, energization, turnover, brownfield expansions, greenfield development, facility upgrades, and outage work.

Culture & Benefits

• Family-owned organization with long-term stability and strategic growth focused on quality, safety, and performance.
• Safety-first culture with shared responsibility across all roles.
• Average annual investment of $5,000 per employee in training and development.
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• HSA/FSA options, 401(k) retirement plan, and legal and identity protection plans.