Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution (Power Delivery)
Location: Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Required
Lead the Infrastructure That Powers Communities
Strengthening our nation's power grid isn't easy, but it's essential. Every time someone charges a phone, runs the A/C, or powers a business, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes delivering safe, reliable electrical infrastructure.
Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation's premier power delivery contractors , executing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects, including:
High-voltage transmission line construction (overhead & underground)
Substation construction, expansion, and upgrades
Distribution system modernization (overhead and underground)
Renewable energy interconnections and grid integration
Emergency storm response and power restoration
Our work keeps communities connected, resilient, and growing.
Join us and build a career that truly makes a difference.
Position Overview
As a Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution , you will lead a phase of a major utility infrastructure program or oversee multiple large-scale power delivery projects valued at $10 million or greater . You will be accountable for every aspect of project execution, from pursuit, estimating, and contract negotiations through construction, client management, and final closeout.
This role serves as a critical leader within Michels Power, providing strategic direction to project teams while ensuring exceptional safety performance, operational excellence, client satisfaction, and financial success.
The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with deep experience in transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure , strong commercial acumen, and the ability to develop teams while delivering complex projects in dynamic field environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large-scale transmission, distribution, and substation projects from pursuit through final completion
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety performance, and profitability
Directly supervise and mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and assigned project staff
Review contracts, project plans, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project requirements and risks
Coordinate and lead estimating efforts, proposal development, RFP responses, and competitive bid submissions
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utility owners, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders
Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring proactive communication throughout project execution
Coordinate field operations with construction management and field leadership to ensure safe, efficient project delivery
Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, variations, and project closeout activities
Review project performance metrics, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports while implementing corrective actions as needed
Conduct project meetings, lead presentations, facilitate problem-solving discussions, and support executive reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental requirements, permitting obligations, and governmental regulations
Promote Michels' safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, operational feedback, and best-practice implementation
Leadership Responsibilities
As a senior leader within the organization, you will:
Develop and mentor project management talent
Direct work activities and establish accountability across project teams
Build effective, high-performing teams that support operational success
Foster collaboration between internal departments, field operations, clients, and external partners
Make sound decisions in complex project environments while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and safety considerations
Support employee engagement, professional development, and…