Senior Project Manager - Foundations - Michels Power, Inc.
About The Position
Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Foundations to lead the execution of large-scale and complex foundation and civil construction projects supporting transmission lines, substations, and power infrastructure systems. This role involves overseeing multiple large projects or major phases of complex megaprojects, with responsibility for the full project lifecycle, including bid strategy, execution, financial performance, team leadership, and client satisfaction. This is a senior leadership position that requires extensive expertise in foundation construction methods, project controls, and field execution, as well as the ability to lead teams and make critical decisions in dynamic, high-impact environments. The work directly contributes to strengthening the nation's power grid and ensuring reliable electrical service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7–10+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably within civil, foundation, transmission, or substation construction
- Direct experience with deep foundation systems, including drilled piers, caissons, driven piles, micropiles, and specialty foundations
- Proven ability to manage large, complex construction projects and multiple project teams simultaneously
- Experience with project scheduling and management software (Primavera, HCSS, or similar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong leadership, financial management, and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Willingness to travel and support long-term, onsite project assignments
Responsibilities
- Lead projects through pursuit, estimating, execution, and closeout phases
- Oversee large, complex foundation and civil scopes, including drilled piers, caissons, deep foundations, driven piles, micropiles, structural concrete, spread footings, direct embed structure foundations, anchors, site development, excavation, and access construction
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
- Own financial performance, including forecasting, cost controls, productivity, and risk management
- Lead and mentor project teams, field leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Manage and maintain key client and partner relationships
- Coordinate across engineering, estimating, procurement, and field operations
- Identify and mitigate constructability challenges, geotechnical risks, and logistical constraints
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and operational best practices
- Champion and reinforce Michels’ safety-first culture across all project phases
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
