Construction Manager - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Location: Project‑Based | Employment Type: Full‑Time | Travel: Approximately 75% (required)

Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS) operates as a Super General Contractor, delivering large‑scale, multidisciplinary hyperscale data center and mission‑critical infrastructure projects across North America. MIS combines self‑performed specialty design, construction, and commissioning services to provide a single point of accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

About the role

The Construction Manager directs field construction activities for large‑scale hyperscale data center and mission‑critical infrastructure projects. Acting as the operational bridge between project management and field execution, the role oversees workforce planning, equipment utilization, material availability, subcontractor performance, and project scheduling to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction activities across mission‑critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects.
• Supervise and assign Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel as project requirements dictate.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, company procedures, and project specifications.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor productivity, project progress, and workforce performance while maintaining operational and financial objectives.
• Support project teams in achieving schedule, quality, safety, and profitability goals.
• Direct construction operations for site development, mass grading, wet and dry utilities, fiber infrastructure, ground improvement, structural concrete, power infrastructure, and mission‑critical facility construction.
• Partner with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Controls personnel, and field leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist Superintendents and Foremen in planning work activities, assigning crews, coordinating equipment, and optimizing workforce utilization.
• Review production schedules, work‑in‑progress reporting, labor productivity, and project performance metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and schedule commitments.
• Support material management, equipment planning, procurement coordination, and resource deployment efforts.
• Assist project teams with bid reviews, constructability evaluations, estimating feedback, and operational planning.
• Develop and review as‑built documentation, turnover packages, commissioning activities, and project closeout requirements.
• Conduct field reviews, workforce planning meetings, safety observations, and operational performance evaluations.
• Lead jobsite coordination meetings, field planning sessions, and safety discussions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, productivity, quality, and operational consistency.

Leadership responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and field personnel.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training and workforce development activities.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and operational planning sessions.
• Hold team members accountable for safety performance, quality standards, productivity, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.
• Support succession planning and leadership development within field operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent + 5‑7 years relevant construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training required.
• Fully qualified construction professional with demonstrated field leadership experience.
• Experience managing large‑scale construction operations in mission‑critical, hyperscale data center, EPC, industrial, utility, power, heavy civil, or infrastructure environments.
• Experience supervising Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and field crews.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, workforce planning, equipment utilization, subcontractor management, material coordination, and field productivity.
• Ability to review production schedules, labor performance, work‑in‑progress reporting, daily field reports, and project progress metrics.
• Ability to partner effectively with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Estimators, Procurement teams, QA/QC personnel, Safety professionals, and executive leadership.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel approximately 75% and support long‑term onsite project assignments throughout North America.

Skills

• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, InEight, HCSS, or similar platforms).
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills.

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
• Comprehensive benefits may vary based on position and location.