Mid Level Electrical Project Manager Jobs
Mid level electrical project manager jobs call for professionals ready to own project delivery end to end, coordinate across trades and contractors, and make field-level decisions with limited oversight. Openings run heavily on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like Gaylor Electric, Jobot, and Greif hiring at this level now.
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Electrical Project Manager
Heavy Industrial Electrical | E&I | Midstream Energy | Power Generation | Industrial Infrastructure
Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 50% Travel Required
Deliver Critical Energy & Industrial Infrastructure Projects
America's industrial and energy sectors depend on reliable electrical and instrumentation systems to power operations, maintain production, and support critical infrastructure. From natural gas compressor stations and pipeline facilities to power generation plants, manufacturing facilities, and industrial process operations, Electrical Project Managers play a critical role in delivering the infrastructure that powers our economy.
At Michels Power, you'll lead complex Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) construction projects while working alongside customers, field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to safely deliver high-quality projects that meet schedule, budget, and performance expectations.
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 Electrical Project Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy industrial electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction projects from project startup through commissioning and closeout. You will be responsible for project safety, financial performance, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, customer relationships, subcontractor management, and overall project execution.
This position supports projects involving industrial electrical systems, instrumentation and controls systems, power generation facilities, Midstream energy infrastructure, compressor stations, pipeline facilities, manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and other critical industrial infrastructure throughout North America.
Success requires strong leadership, communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to safely deliver projects while meeting customer expectations, schedule commitments, and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of project execution from project award through commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, procurement activities, contracts, change orders, and financial performance.
- Develop project execution strategies that support safety, quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
- Serve as the primary customer-facing representative throughout project execution.
- Coordinate activities among customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Identify project risks, constructability challenges, schedule impacts, and operational issues while developing effective solutions.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Manage industrial electrical and E&I construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support projects involving:
- Industrial electrical and inside wiring systems
- Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution
- Switchgear installations
- Transformer installations
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- Instrumentation and control systems
- PLC and SCADA integration
- Industrial automation systems
- Process control systems
- Field instrumentation installations
- Compressor station E&I systems
- Pipeline facility electrical and instrumentation infrastructure
- Power generation facilities
- Manufacturing and process facilities
- Commissioning, startup, loop checks, energization, and turnover activities
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
- Monitor project costs, productivity, resource utilization, procurement activities, and financial performance.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contractual obligations, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedule commitments are achieved.
- Lead customer meetings, forecasting reviews, project updates, and operational planning discussions.
- Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and executive leadership teams.
- Support project commissioning, startup, owner training, turnover, and closeout activities.
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- We are a recognized leader in industrial electrical, power generation, Midstream energy, pipeline facility, and power infrastructure construction.
- We support some of North America's most complex industrial and energy infrastructure projects.
- 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 powers communities, industries, and economic growth.
- 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 significant opportunities for advancement into Senior Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership roles.
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.
Why You?
- You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
- You cringe when you hear: "Because that's the way we've always done it."
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
- You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available.
- You enjoy solving technical, operational, and commercial challenges.
- You enjoy building strong customer relationships and leading successful teams.
- You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline and 5+ years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing industrial electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction projects.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation systems, process controls, automation systems, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Experience supporting projects involving:
- Medium-voltage power systems
- Low-voltage power systems
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- MCCs
- PLC systems
- SCADA systems
- Instrumentation and controls
- Industrial process equipment
- Electrical distribution systems
- Experience supporting compressor stations, pipeline facilities, Midstream infrastructure, power generation facilities, industrial process plants, manufacturing facilities, or similar industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, procurement, subcontract management, risk management, and contract administration.
- Demonstrated success leading customer-facing projects while balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms is preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% and support 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
Electrical Project Manager
Heavy Industrial Electrical | E&I | Midstream Energy | Power Generation | Industrial Infrastructure
Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 50% Travel Required
Deliver Critical Energy & Industrial Infrastructure Projects
America's industrial and energy sectors depend on reliable electrical and instrumentation systems to power operations, maintain production, and support critical infrastructure. From natural gas compressor stations and pipeline facilities to power generation plants, manufacturing facilities, and industrial process operations, Electrical Project Managers play a critical role in delivering the infrastructure that powers our economy.
At Michels Power, you'll lead complex Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) construction projects while working alongside customers, field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to safely deliver high-quality projects that meet schedule, budget, and performance expectations.
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 Electrical Project Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy industrial electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction projects from project startup through commissioning and closeout. You will be responsible for project safety, financial performance, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, customer relationships, subcontractor management, and overall project execution.
This position supports projects involving industrial electrical systems, instrumentation and controls systems, power generation facilities, Midstream energy infrastructure, compressor stations, pipeline facilities, manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and other critical industrial infrastructure throughout North America.
Success requires strong leadership, communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to safely deliver projects while meeting customer expectations, schedule commitments, and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of project execution from project award through commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, procurement activities, contracts, change orders, and financial performance.
- Develop project execution strategies that support safety, quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
- Serve as the primary customer-facing representative throughout project execution.
- Coordinate activities among customers, engineering teams, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Identify project risks, constructability challenges, schedule impacts, and operational issues while developing effective solutions.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Manage industrial electrical and E&I construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support projects involving:
- Industrial electrical and inside wiring systems
- Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution
- Switchgear installations
- Transformer installations
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- Instrumentation and control systems
- PLC and SCADA integration
- Industrial automation systems
- Process control systems
- Field instrumentation installations
- Compressor station E&I systems
- Pipeline facility electrical and instrumentation infrastructure
- Power generation facilities
- Manufacturing and process facilities
- Commissioning, startup, loop checks, energization, and turnover activities
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
- Monitor project costs, productivity, resource utilization, procurement activities, and financial performance.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contractual obligations, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedule commitments are achieved.
- Lead customer meetings, forecasting reviews, project updates, and operational planning discussions.
- Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and executive leadership teams.
- Support project commissioning, startup, owner training, turnover, and closeout activities.
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- We are a recognized leader in industrial electrical, power generation, Midstream energy, pipeline facility, and power infrastructure construction.
- We support some of North America's most complex industrial and energy infrastructure projects.
- 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 powers communities, industries, and economic growth.
- 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 significant opportunities for advancement into Senior Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership roles.
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.
Why You?
- You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
- You cringe when you hear: "Because that's the way we've always done it."
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
- You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available.
- You enjoy solving technical, operational, and commercial challenges.
- You enjoy building strong customer relationships and leading successful teams.
- You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline and 5+ years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing industrial electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction projects.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation systems, process controls, automation systems, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Experience supporting projects involving:
- Medium-voltage power systems
- Low-voltage power systems
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- MCCs
- PLC systems
- SCADA systems
- Instrumentation and controls
- Industrial process equipment
- Electrical distribution systems
- Experience supporting compressor stations, pipeline facilities, Midstream infrastructure, power generation facilities, industrial process plants, manufacturing facilities, or similar industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, procurement, subcontract management, risk management, and contract administration.
- Demonstrated success leading customer-facing projects while balancing safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms is preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, financial, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% and support 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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Mid Level Electrical Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electrical project manager job?
Position yourself around project ownership rather than task completion. Highlight budgets you managed, schedules you held, and subcontractors you coordinated directly. Employers at this level want proof you can run a project without constant supervision, so lead with outcomes, not just duties. A PMP credential or relevant electrical licensure strengthens your application against candidates with similar years of experience.
Which companies hire mid level electrical project managers?
Companies hiring mid level electrical project managers right now include Gaylor Electric, Jobot, and Greif, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers national electrical contractors, construction management firms, utilities, and industrial facility owners looking for professionals who can take a project from kickoff to closeout.
Are there remote mid level electrical project manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field remain site-dependent by nature. About 7% of mid level electrical project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to lean toward pre-construction, design coordination, or program oversight roles rather than hands-on site management. Filter by work setting when searching to find the split that fits your situation.
How do I move up to a mid level electrical project manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on accumulating project ownership gradually. Start by leading discrete scopes within larger projects, then take on full project responsibility as you demonstrate reliability. Developing fluency in contract documents, RFI and submittal workflows, and budget tracking accelerates the move. Measurable outcomes, such as on-time delivery or cost savings, are what separate mid level candidates from those still seen as junior.
Which industries hire the most mid level electrical project managers?
Mid Level electrical project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their project pipelines are large enough to require dedicated project management but structured enough to give mid level professionals real ownership without executive-level oversight.