Preconstruction Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager leads preconstruction activities for power foundation projects across North America, from opportunity identification through project turnover. The role connects business development, estimating, procurement, engineering, operations, and construction teams to develop competitive, executable project solutions for transmission, substation, renewable energy, and other power infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include defining scope, preparing estimates and budgets, developing schedules and execution plans, planning procurement, assessing and mitigating risks, coordinating design, and reviewing constructability. The manager works with customers, design professionals, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders; supports negotiations and design-build or EPC pursuits; and helps ensure projects meet specifications, quality standards, permitting requirements, and customer expectations. The position also supports smooth turnover of awarded projects to project management and operations teams.

Projects may involve transmission and substation foundations, drilled shafts, spread footings, micropiles, helical piles, ground improvement, renewable energy infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and heavy civil foundation construction. The position is nationwide and project-based, 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 for interacting with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, execution plans, and risk assessments.
• Prepare cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, estimating, engineering, and other teams to develop executable plans.
• Support customer relationships and serve as a key contact during preconstruction.
• Coordinate design activities and support BIM workflows when applicable.
• Evaluate constructability, execution strategies, resource needs, and schedule assumptions with operations teams.
• Develop procurement strategies and support 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 with 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 performance and competitiveness.
• Support project turnover to Project Management and Operations teams.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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