Electrical Service Manager Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Location: Nationwide (Project-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Required (Long-Term Onsite Assignments)

Strengthening our nation's power grid isn't easy-but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges a device, powers a home, or runs a business, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most soughtafter power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the full spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects, including greenfield substation construction, brownfield upgrades, transmission, and distribution modernization, as well as emergency power restoration.

Our Substation Group plays a critical role in building and maintaining the backbone of the electrical grid-delivering reliable, future-ready infrastructure for utilities and communities nationwide.

The Associate Construction Project Manager - Substation, under direct supervision, serves as project support by planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles. This role must demonstrate an understanding of how the business operates, how changing circumstances are managed, and who to engage for support when needed.

Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and anticipate and support internal customer needs.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision
• Support development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders
• Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
• Assist with subcontractor management and contract compliance
• Maintain project documentation including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records
• Assist with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting
• Maintain project schedules under supervision
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination
• Assist in proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs
• Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term assignments
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field
  (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 0-3 years of related experience (substation, electrical, or utility construction preferred)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Personal Accountability
• Drives Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development

• Combination of office work and active construction site environments
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work may involve a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Travel required, including extended onsite assignments
• Field environments may include exposure to weather conditions, heavy equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering NewsRecord
• Recognized leader in substation construction and grid infrastructure projects
• Family-owned company with long-term stability and growth
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Strong, company-wide safety culture-everyone is responsible
• Part of one of North America's largest and most diversified infrastructure contractors

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans

• You want hands-on experience in substation and utility construction project management
• You thrive in field-based, fast-paced environments
• You're motivated to learn and grow within the power and infrastructure industry
• You value teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• You want to help build infrastructure that supports communities and the energy grid