Entry Level Associate Manager Jobs
New grad associate manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to lead small teams can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Michels, JPMorganChase, and Wells Enterprises hiring at this level now.
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Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations
Power Foundations | Transmission Foundations | Substation Foundations | Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Nationwide - Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 80% Travel Required
Build the Foundation for Critical Power Infrastructure
Reliable power infrastructure starts with a strong foundation. From transmission lines and substations to renewable energy facilities and power delivery systems, power foundations are a critical component of the infrastructure that keeps communities and industries connected.
As an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations, you'll support the successful delivery of complex foundation construction projects while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and field teams. This role is ideal for individuals looking to accelerate their construction management career while gaining exposure to project execution, cost management, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and customer relationships.
About Michels Power, Inc.
Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America.
Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout.
Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power partners with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers to safely execute some of the most complex power infrastructure projects in the industry. Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
Position Overview
As an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations, you will support the overall planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Working under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, you will assist with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field support.
You'll gain hands-on experience supporting projects involving transmission structure foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other foundation systems that support critical power infrastructure.
Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively with both office and field teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in the execution of power foundation construction projects.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and resource coordination activities.
- Track project costs, production quantities, budgets, and progress against project goals.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, and project meeting preparation.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Assist in managing power foundation projects from award through closeout.
- Support projects involving:
- Transmission structure foundations
- Transmission line foundations
- Substation foundations
- Drilled shaft foundations
- Spread footings
- Micropiles
- Ground improvement systems
- Heavy civil foundation construction
- Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support procurement and material coordination activities.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
- Track production quantities, schedule progress, change orders, and project performance.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field operations to support project objectives.
- Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and internal planning sessions.
- Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting requirements.
- Travel to active project sites to support project execution and gain field experience.
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- We help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and industries across North America.
- We execute challenging projects involving transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy, and foundation construction.
- We are family owned and operated.
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
- We perform meaningful work that supports the future of energy infrastructure.
- We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
- We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
- We offer outstanding opportunities for advancement into Project Management and Operations leadership positions.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan
Benefits may vary based on position and location.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-5 years of construction, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, or project management experience preferred.
- Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Strong interest in developing a career in project management and construction operations.
- Understanding of construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with field and office personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 80% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations
Power Foundations | Transmission Foundations | Substation Foundations | Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Nationwide - Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 80% Travel Required
Build the Foundation for Critical Power Infrastructure
Reliable power infrastructure starts with a strong foundation. From transmission lines and substations to renewable energy facilities and power delivery systems, power foundations are a critical component of the infrastructure that keeps communities and industries connected.
As an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations, you'll support the successful delivery of complex foundation construction projects while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and field teams. This role is ideal for individuals looking to accelerate their construction management career while gaining exposure to project execution, cost management, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and customer relationships.
About Michels Power, Inc.
Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America.
Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout.
Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power partners with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers to safely execute some of the most complex power infrastructure projects in the industry. Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
Position Overview
As an Associate Project Manager - Power Foundations, you will support the overall planning, coordination, and execution of power foundation construction projects across North America. Working under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leadership, you will assist with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, customer communications, and field support.
You'll gain hands-on experience supporting projects involving transmission structure foundations, substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, ground improvement, and other foundation systems that support critical power infrastructure.
Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively with both office and field teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in the execution of power foundation construction projects.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and resource coordination activities.
- Track project costs, production quantities, budgets, and progress against project goals.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Support customer communications, reporting, documentation, and project meeting preparation.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Assist in managing power foundation projects from award through closeout.
- Support projects involving:
- Transmission structure foundations
- Transmission line foundations
- Substation foundations
- Drilled shaft foundations
- Spread footings
- Micropiles
- Ground improvement systems
- Heavy civil foundation construction
- Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support procurement and material coordination activities.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
- Track production quantities, schedule progress, change orders, and project performance.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field operations to support project objectives.
- Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and internal planning sessions.
- Support project turnover, closeout documentation, and final reporting requirements.
- Travel to active project sites to support project execution and gain field experience.
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- We help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and industries across North America.
- We execute challenging projects involving transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy, and foundation construction.
- We are family owned and operated.
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
- We perform meaningful work that supports the future of energy infrastructure.
- We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
- We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
- We offer outstanding opportunities for advancement into Project Management and Operations leadership positions.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan
Benefits may vary based on position and location.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-5 years of construction, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, or project management experience preferred.
- Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, energy, transmission, substation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Strong interest in developing a career in project management and construction operations.
- Understanding of construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with field and office personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, AutoCAD, or other construction management software is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 80% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Entry Level Associate Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate manager job?
Focus on demonstrating leadership in any context you have, whether that's a campus organization, internship, part-time supervisory role, or volunteer project. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can communicate clearly, organize a small team, and follow through on tasks. Tailoring your resume to highlight those moments, even briefly, gives you a real edge over applicants who list duties without outcomes.
Which companies hire entry level associate managers?
Companies hiring entry level associate managers right now include Michels, JPMorganChase, and Wells Enterprises, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, retail chains, logistics providers, hospitality groups, and fast-growing consumer brands tend to post the most openings because they build management pipelines from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level associate manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level associate manager roles lean on-site given the team-coordination nature of the work. About 21% of entry level associate manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in industries like tech, media, and professional services where distributed teams are more common at junior levels.
Are these new grad associate manager jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no prior management experience. A new grad friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or project work as qualifying background, or lists a portfolio or coursework in lieu of full-time history. Look for language like "entry level," "recent graduate," or "will train" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate managers?
Entry Level associate manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire heavily at the junior level because they rely on structured management tiers and regularly promote from within, making entry level associate manager positions a common first step in a longer career path.