Alternative Delivery Manager, Power Transmission, Substation, Distribution - Michels Preconstru[...]

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

$5,000 training investment per employee annually

Competitive paid time off plans

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Alternative Delivery Manager to lead all phases of collaborative delivery projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong project management, client relationship skills, and proficiency in technical writing are essential. This role involves significant responsibility in project oversight and client management, ensuring alignment with strategic growth opportunities and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management and construction management experience.
• Experience in transportation engineering or construction projects.
• Understanding of alternative delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and management for all phases of alternative/collaborative delivery projects.
• Involve in business development, teaming, and active contract management.
• Exceed client expectations with organized project oversight.

Skills

Project management

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to multitask

Client relationship management

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Project scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

Overview

The Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc. team plays a critical role in the development of large, complex energy, infrastructure, marine and transportation projects. The Preconstruction Services team consists of construction and technical professionals working with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into reliable outcomes. Like our field construction teams, our Preconstruction Services team takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Alternative Delivery Manager can change yours.

Role: As an Alternative Delivery Manager, responsibilities include providing direction and management for all phases of alternative/collaborative delivery projects. This position requires involvement in all phases of an alternative/collaborative delivery project lifecycle from business development, teaming, pursuits & proposals, and active contract and design management. It is essential to be goal oriented, organized, and professional in order to exceed client expectations. Critical for success in this position is excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multitask while managing work both with internal Michels teams and external partner and client teams, as well as the ability to quickly make well informed decisions.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work
• You like to proactively communicate with client and your team at all times
• You enjoy providing leadership and project management guidance on design-build pursuits and project delivery
• You have a drive to get results

What it takes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, 5+ years of project management, construction management experience, or an equivalent combination
• Construction experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction projects, including, but not limited to, Highway DOT, bridges, foundations, retaining walls or federal projects
• Experience and understanding of alternative delivery projects, including, but not limited to, design build, CMGC, or progressive design build
• Travel requirements will vary but could exceed 50% depending on assignment and project requirements
• Experience in key project leadership roles
• Considerable experience in client management on project pursuits, as well as in project delivery
• Understanding and experience with win strategies, pricing and project scheduling
• Experience in technical writing
• Understanding of Scheduling, Estimating and Project Controls Software
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record

Applicant information

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