From Michels Corporation's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Senior Project Manager
Location:
Nationwide
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Travel:
Approximately 75% Travel Required
Lead the Delivery of Industry-Defining Mission-Critical Infrastructure
The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure requires exceptional leadership, operational excellence, commercial acumen, and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and project stakeholders. Senior Project Managers play a critical role in leading large, complex construction projects from pursuit through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with customer expectations.
About Michels Infrastructure Solutions
Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS) brings together the full capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies under a Super General Contractor (Super GC) model, providing mission-critical owners and developers with a single point of accountability for every phase of project execution. By combining self-performed specialty design, construction, and commissioning services, MIS delivers large-scale, multidisciplinary projects with greater control over safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
MIS specializes in the delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities, leveraging expertise across mass grading and site development, wet and dry utilities, fiber and telecommunications infrastructure, ground improvement, deep foundations, structural concrete, power infrastructure, and commissioning. Our integrated delivery approach enables customers to partner with a single-source team capable of executing some of North America's most complex and demanding infrastructure projects.
Position Overview
As a Senior Project Manager
, you will manage major phases of large hyperscale data center developments or lead multiple large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects simultaneously. You will be accountable for all aspects of project success, including safety, client satisfaction, contract administration, financial performance, staffing, procurement, risk management, and overall project execution.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders while leading project teams responsible for delivering complex civil, utility, structural concrete, power, telecommunications, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Success requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all phases of project execution from project pursuit and contract award through commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.
Manage major mission-critical infrastructure projects or multiple concurrent projects with full responsibility for safety, schedule, quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
Directly supervise and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other assigned project personnel.
Review project proposals, contracts, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, staffing requirements, and execution plans.
Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety across all project activities.
Ensure projects are executed in compliance with contract requirements, company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
What You'll Do
Serve as the primary customer-facing representative throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Proactively communicate project status, risks, schedule impacts, financial performance, and key decisions to customers and executive leadership.
Manage project contracts from initial award through final project closeout, including change management, contract administration, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution.
Coordinate closely with field leadership to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality and safety expectations.
Lead project meetings, customer meetings, operational reviews, subcontractor meetings, and executive project updates.
Review project forecasts, schedules, cost reports, cash flow projections, procurement status reports, and manpower plans.
Support proposal development, bid strategy discussions, estimating reviews, and project pursuit activities.
Coordinate project activities with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineering teams, commissioning teams, and internal stakeholders.
Identify project risks and implement strategies that improve project performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Support the development and growth of project personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?
We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
We leverage a unique Super GC delivery model that combines specialty construction capabilities under a single-source execution approach.
We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover.
We are family owned and operated.
We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and economic growth.
We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
We offer opportunities to lead nationally significant projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
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
Benefits may vary based on position and location.
Why You?
You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available.
You enjoy building long-term customer relationships and serving as a trusted partner.
You thrive leading teams through complex challenges and high-profile projects.
You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field and
7-10 years of related experience
, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing large-scale mission-critical, hyperscale data center, EPC, industrial, power, utility, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction projects.
Demonstrated success serving as the primary client-facing representative on major construction projects.
Strong customer relationship management skills with the ability to proactively communicate, resolve issues, negotiate solutions, and exceed customer expectations.
Experience managing project contracts from award through closeout, including contract administration, change management, commercial negotiations, claims resolution, and risk mitigation.
Experience supervising and mentoring Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, subcontract management, project controls, risk management, and construction operations.
Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, HCSS, Microsoft Project, or similar project management software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
PMP, PE, or other advanced industry certifications are preferred but not required.
Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel approximately
75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required. Travel may include extended durations based on project assignments and business needs.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
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