General Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Pembroke, NH

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About The Position

The General Manager - Foundations leads Michels Power's foundation operations throughout the Eastern United States. The role is accountable for regional operational performance, project execution, safety, profitability, customer satisfaction, resource planning, business growth, workforce development, and financial results. Working closely with the Regional Vice President, the General Manager establishes regional goals and leads Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field leadership teams.

The position oversees foundation construction operations and supports preconstruction strategy, project delivery, customer development, staffing, equipment planning, forecasting, and business development. It includes regular project and jobsite visits, travel throughout the region, and collaboration with functions such as Safety, Equipment Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Estimating, and Business Development. The General Manager also leads and develops personnel, supports project recovery when needed, and promotes a culture focused on safety, customer service, operational excellence, and profitability.

The role may support transmission, substation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and other power delivery foundation projects, including drilled shafts, micropiles, helical piles, spread footings, ground improvement, and heavy civil foundation work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 10+ years of related construction, utility, foundation, infrastructure, heavy civil, energy, or power delivery experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success leading regional operations, business units, operating groups, or complex project portfolios.
• Experience managing project execution, customer relationships, operational performance, and financial results.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, resource planning, workforce management, project delivery, and financial forecasting.
• Experience supporting preconstruction, estimating reviews, RFP responses, project pursuits, and growth initiatives.
• Ability to develop and maintain customer relationships and identify opportunities for market expansion and business growth.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing future leaders.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, backlog management, cost and revenue projections, cash flow analysis, and operational planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, negotiation, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the Eastern United States to support customers, operations, project teams, and business development efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting power delivery, utility, foundation, renewable energy, heavy civil, EPC, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Advanced industry certifications, licenses, or professional credentials are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead foundation construction operations throughout the Eastern United States.
• Establish operational priorities and strategies in partnership with the Regional Vice President.
• Maintain accountability for regional safety, project execution, profitability, customer satisfaction, and workforce development.
• Lead Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and project teams.
• Support preconstruction, proposal development, RFP responses, estimating reviews, and project pursuit strategies.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Business Development to pursue growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, engineering partners, developers, utilities, and other industry stakeholders.
• Review operational performance, project financials, forecasts, backlog, cash flow projections, cost performance, and revenue projections.
• Plan workforce requirements, resource needs, equipment utilization, and operational support with field leadership.
• Conduct project and jobsite visits to reinforce safety expectations and support field teams.
• Lead or support troubled-project recovery, including direct project oversight and intervention when necessary.
• Identify new customers, emerging markets, and regional business growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Safety, Equipment Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Business Development, and other business units.
• Evaluate industry trends, market conditions, and best practices to improve operations and efficiency.
• Support contract negotiations, client presentations, strategic planning, and regional business development.
• Lead, mentor, develop, and support regional operational personnel.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback and career development support.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, safety, customer service, and profitability.
• Support employee recognition, disciplinary actions, and organizational development when appropriate.

Benefits

• 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
• An average of $5,000 per employee per year invested in training and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager