Preconstruction Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Itasca, TX

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About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager leads preconstruction efforts for power foundation projects, managing the phase from opportunity identification through project turnover. The role connects business development, estimating, procurement, and operations, and works with customers, design professionals, suppliers, and internal teams to develop competitive, executable project solutions.

Responsibilities include defining scope, developing estimates and budgets, creating schedules and execution plans, planning procurement, assessing risks, coordinating design, and reviewing constructability. Projects may involve transmission, substation, renewable energy, and other power infrastructure foundations across North America. The role also supports design-build and EPC pursuits, customer communications, commercial strategies, and smooth turnover of awarded work to project management and operations teams. Nationwide, project-based work with approximately 25–50% travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field and 3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in construction estimating and project management.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, foundation, utility, transmission, substation, renewable energy, power delivery, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, risk management, and project execution.
• Ability to develop detailed cost estimates and analyze project risks, opportunities, and constructability considerations.
• Strong customer relationship management and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to customer locations and project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting design-build, EPC, or collaborative project delivery methods.
• Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, BIM platforms, or construction management systems.
• PE or PMP certification (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities for power foundation projects from opportunity identification through project turnover.
• Manage project scope definition, budgeting, estimating, schedule development, procurement planning, and risk analysis.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and estimating teams to develop executable project plans.
• Support customer relationships and serve as a key point of contact during preconstruction.
• Promote collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead planning for transmission, substation, renewable energy, and power foundation projects.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, execution plans, and risk assessments.
• Prepare estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Coordinate design activities and support BIM workflows when applicable.
• Work with operations to evaluate constructability, execution strategies, resource requirements, and schedule assumptions.
• Collaborate with procurement on procurement strategies and long-lead material planning.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals from engineering firms, suppliers, subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
• Participate in contract negotiations and support commercial strategy development.
• Travel to customer locations and project sites to understand requirements and develop execution plans.
• Provide customers updates on project development, budgets, schedules, risks, and cost projections.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support design-build and EPC pursuits through early-stage planning, estimating, and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, permitting requirements, and customer expectations.
• Research industry trends, market conditions, technologies, and construction methods to improve project performance and competitiveness.
• Support turnover of awarded projects to Project Management and Operations teams.

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: Mid Level