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General Manager - Foundations
Power Foundations | Transmission Foundations | Substation Foundations | Renewable Energy Foundations
Location: Eastern United States Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Approximately 50% Travel Required
Lead the Teams Building the Foundation of America's Power Infrastructure
The successful delivery of power infrastructure begins below ground. From transmission line foundations and substation foundations to renewable energy infrastructure and other critical power delivery projects, strong operational leadership is essential to executing work safely, efficiently, and profitably.
As a General Manager - Foundations, you will provide leadership and oversight for Michels Power's Foundations operations throughout the Eastern United States. You will be responsible for regional operational performance, project execution, customer satisfaction, resource planning, business growth, and financial results while supporting some of the most critical power infrastructure projects in the country.
This role is a key leadership position responsible for translating strategic objectives into operational success while building strong teams, developing customer relationships, and driving long-term growth.
About Michels Power, Inc.
Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America.
Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout.
Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies.
Position Overview
As the General Manager - Foundations, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing foundation operations throughout the Eastern United States while fostering an environment focused on safety, profitability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Working closely with the Regional Vice President, you will establish regional strategic goals and lead Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field leadership teams responsible for executing foundation construction projects. You will play a significant role in preconstruction strategy, project delivery, resource planning, customer development, workforce planning, and financial management.
Success in this position requires operational leadership experience, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively lead teams while managing customer relationships and regional growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional foundation construction operations throughout the Eastern United States.
- Establish operational priorities and strategies in partnership with the Regional Vice President.
- Maintain accountability for regional safety performance, project execution, profitability, customer satisfaction, and workforce development.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineering partners, developers, utilities, and industry stakeholders.
- Support regional growth through strategic planning, staffing initiatives, customer development, and project pursuits.
- Promote Michels Power's values, culture, and commitment to operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Direct and oversee foundation operations to ensure regional goals align with divisional and corporate objectives.
- Lead Regional Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and project teams responsible for foundation construction projects.
- Support preconstruction efforts, proposal development, RFP responses, estimating reviews, and pursuit strategies.
- Collaborate with Estimating and Business Development teams to position Michels Power for future growth opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers while ensuring exceptional project delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Review operational performance, project financials, forecasts, backlog, cash flow projections, cost performance, and revenue projections.
- Partner with field leadership to plan future workforce requirements, resource needs, equipment utilization, and operational support strategies.
- Conduct regular project and jobsite visits to reinforce safety expectations, support field teams, and maintain visibility into operations.
- Lead or support troubled-project recovery efforts when necessary, including direct project oversight and intervention.
- Support business development efforts by identifying new customers, emerging markets, and growth opportunities throughout the region.
- Collaborate with Safety, Equipment Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Business Development, and other Michels business units to ensure operational success.
- Evaluate industry trends, market conditions, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Support contract negotiations, client presentations, strategic planning, and long-term regional business development initiatives.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, develop, and support regional operational personnel.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and career development support.
- Establish accountability while promoting teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Support employee development, professional certifications, leadership growth, and advancement opportunities.
- Build and maintain a high-performing culture focused on safety, customer service, operational excellence, and profitability.
- Assist with employee recognition, disciplinary actions, and organizational development efforts when appropriate.
Foundation Market Focus
This role may support projects involving:
- Transmission Line Foundations
- Transmission Structure Foundations
- Substation Foundations
- Drilled Shafts
- Micropiles
- Helical Piles
- Spread Footings
- Ground Improvement
- Renewable Energy Foundations
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Switchyard Foundations
- EPC Power Delivery Projects
- Heavy Civil Foundation Construction
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
- We help build, strengthen, and modernize the infrastructure that powers communities and industries across North America.
- We execute challenging projects involving transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy, and foundation construction.
- We are family owned and operated.
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
- We perform meaningful work that supports the future of energy infrastructure.
- 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 provide leadership opportunities that directly influence growth, strategy, customer success, and operational performance across a major region.
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 teams, developing leaders, and growing customer relationships.
- You thrive when balancing operational execution, financial performance, and long-term strategy.
- You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 10+ years of related construction, utility, foundation, infrastructure, heavy civil, energy, or power delivery experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated success leading regional operations, business units, operating groups, or complex project portfolios.
- Experience managing project execution, customer relationships, operational performance, and financial results.
- Strong understanding of construction operations, resource planning, workforce management, project delivery, and financial forecasting.
- Experience supporting preconstruction efforts, estimating reviews, RFP responses, project pursuits, and growth initiatives.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for market expansion and business growth.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing future leaders.
- Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, backlog management, cost and revenue projections, cash flow analysis, and operational planning.
- Experience supporting power delivery, utility, foundation, renewable energy, heavy civil, EPC, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Advanced industry certifications, licenses, or professional credentials are preferred but not required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, negotiation, coaching, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project reporting systems.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel throughout the Eastern United States to support customers, operations, project teams, and business development efforts.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
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