Assistant Project Manager - Michels Utility Services, Inc.

Michels Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with project coordination and client interaction, working in Cincinnati, OH within the natural gas utility industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with project management or construction management degrees and 3-5 years of hands-on experience in utility or infrastructure projects
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with clients and subcontractors
    — “strong communication and collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to resolve issues”

Things to consider

  • A valid driver’s license is required, which may impact candidates who are not local or unable to obtain one
    — “A valid driver’s license”
  • The role involves monitoring profitability and client satisfaction, which may require attention to financial metrics and customer service
    — “monitoring progress, profitability, and client satisfaction”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite in your resume and interview responses
    — “Preferred: Experience with Project Management software”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate teams and manage client relationships in your interview stories
    — “strong communication and collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients”
  • Showcase your track record in completing projects on time and within budget in your application materials
    — “support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects or project phases, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support the planning and execution of projects
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering3-5 years of related experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project PlanningCoordinationExecutionProposal WritingProject DocumentationClient Satisfaction

Preferred

Project Management Software

Stack & domain

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementEngineeringProject Management SoftwareCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingTeamworkClient SatisfactionNatural Gas UtilityProject CoordinationSubcontractor Management

About the role

Original posting from Michels Corporation via Greenhouse

Michels Utility Services, Inc.

Assistant Project Manager

Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying.   It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation – traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key elements of our Core Values.  As a leading natural gas utility contractor, Michels Utility Services, Inc. has a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in-town distribution networks.  Our work improves lives.  Find out how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.

As an Assistant Project Manager, your key responsibilities will be to support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects or project phases, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You will assist with proposals, estimates, and project documentation while monitoring progress, profitability, and client satisfaction. This role requires strong communication and collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to resolve issues, minimize risks, and ensure successful outcomes.

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

We’ve been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right.

We respect our people, our people, our customers, and the communities in which we work

Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality

We are family owned and operated

We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year

We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title

We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

You want to do your best work with the best crews

You relish new challenges and evolving technology

You pride yourself in exceeding expectations

You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

You possess strong communication skills

You are self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary

What it takes?

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

A valid driver’s license

Preferred: Experience with Project Management software

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Utility Services, Inc.— where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

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Source: Michels Corporation careers (Greenhouse)

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