General Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Harrisburg, 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 oversees regional operational performance, project execution, customer satisfaction, resource planning, business growth, and financial results, translating strategic objectives into operational success while developing teams and customer relationships.

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 has a significant role in preconstruction strategy, project delivery, workforce planning, customer development, and financial management, with a focus on safety, profitability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. The role requires approximately 50% travel throughout the Eastern United States.

Michels Power, Inc. provides overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems and fiber networks, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems, communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling projects. It is part of the Michels Family of Companies.

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 efforts, estimating reviews, RFP responses, project pursuits, and growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for market expansion and business growth.
• Demonstrated 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 regional 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 performance, project execution, profitability, customer satisfaction, and workforce development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, engineering partners, developers, utilities, and industry stakeholders.
• Support regional growth through strategic planning, staffing initiatives, customer development, and project pursuits.
• Promote Michels Power's values, culture, and commitment to operational excellence.
• Direct and oversee foundation operations to align regional goals with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Lead Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and project teams responsible for foundation construction projects.
• Support preconstruction efforts, proposal development, RFP responses, estimating reviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Business Development teams to pursue future growth opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers and support exceptional project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Review operational performance, project financials, forecasts, backlog, cash flow projections, cost performance, and revenue projections.
• Partner with field leadership to plan workforce requirements, resources, equipment utilization, and operational support.
• Conduct project and jobsite visits to reinforce safety expectations, support field teams, and monitor operations.
• Lead or support troubled-project recovery, including direct project oversight and intervention when necessary.
• Identify new customers, emerging markets, and regional growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Safety, Equipment Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Business Development, and other Michels business units.
• Evaluate industry trends, market conditions, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Support contract negotiations, client presentations, strategic planning, and long-term 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 ongoing feedback and career development support.
• Establish accountability while promoting teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development, professional certifications, leadership growth, and advancement opportunities.
• Build and maintain a high-performing culture focused on safety, customer service, operational excellence, and profitability.
• Assist with employee recognition, disciplinary actions, and organizational development efforts 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
• Average investment of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development

What This Job Offers

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