Operations Manager - Site Services - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Wyoming, MI

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About The Position

The Operations Manager - Site Services leads the planning, coordination, and execution of site support operations for major hyperscale data center and mission-critical construction projects. The role manages operational infrastructure and multiple support functions, including temporary facilities, logistics, utility coordination, security coordination, transportation, maintenance, and campus services. Working with project leadership, construction and safety teams, utility and logistics managers, and customer representatives, the manager ensures site operations align with construction schedules, workforce needs, safety objectives, and project goals. The position is project-based and requires approximately 75% travel, including support for long-term onsite assignments throughout North America.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience supporting large construction, industrial, mission-critical, infrastructure, manufacturing, or campus operations environments.
• Experience managing site logistics, temporary facilities, construction support services, utility coordination, security coordination, transportation, facilities operations, or related functions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and the support infrastructure required to maintain safe and productive jobsites.
• Strong communication, organizational, budgeting, planning, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management platforms.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting large-scale data center, industrial, EPC, heavy civil, or mission-critical projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site services and construction support operations.
• Manage temporary facilities, logistics, security coordination, utility support, transportation programs, and site infrastructure.
• Develop operational strategies that support safe and efficient construction execution.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers supporting site operations.
• Establish operational priorities, staffing requirements, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence.
• Oversee daily site operations supporting major hyperscale construction projects.
• Lead personnel responsible for site logistics, temporary facilities, site security coordination, utility coordination, campus support services, and site maintenance.
• Manage project support infrastructure, including trailer compounds, temporary offices, parking areas, shuttle operations, fencing and gates, temporary roads, muster points, wash bays, signage systems, temporary utilities, and workforce support facilities.
• Coordinate dust control, grounds maintenance, waste management, snow removal where applicable, and janitorial services.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor performance for non-construction support services.
• Support mobilization and demobilization planning activities.
• Ensure access routes and support infrastructure remain available as construction phases change.
• Monitor budgets, utilization, service performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify risks and develop solutions related to logistics, facilities, access, utilities, and campus operations.
• Partner with construction leadership to ensure site operations support productivity and schedule objectives.

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
• Training and career development; the company invests an average of $5,000 per employee per year

What This Job Offers

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