Federal Airfield Project Manager – Michels Road & Stone, Inc.

Michels; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual training investment

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Michels Road & Stone, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Federal Project Manager to oversee complex, multi-disciplinary projects across civil, energy and utilities sectors.

You will serve as the primary liaison with federal agencies, coordinating construction, safety, engineering and operations to keep programs on time and within contract requirements. Candidates bring five+ years of federal project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal projects.
• Required experience working with USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and agency-specific processes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project interface with federal agencies and owners.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, safety, quality, and operations teams for project execution across types.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal partners.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, progress meetings, and stakeholder communications.
• Support development and management of schedules, submittals, documentation, and reporting for federal contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal administrative and contractual requirements.
• Assist with procurement coordination and subcontractor engagement.
• Participate in proposals, pre-bid activities, and project planning.
• Support issue resolution, risk identification, and resource coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Lomira, WI

Michels Road & Stone, Inc. is shaping the future. We construct roads, airports, large site developments and shoreline protection projects. Our projects are large; the tolerance for error is tiny. Our leaders, field crews and massive fleet of specialized equipment is focused on excellence. Are you? Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Road & Stone, Inc. can change yours.

This position manages federal projects across all Michels Road & Stone business lines, which may include heavy civil, energy, utilities, and other federal pursuits. The ideal candidate brings strong federal project management experience and excels in communication, coordination, and client relationship management. Deep technical expertise is helpful but not required; success relies on familiarity with federal processes and the ability to keep diverse, multi‑disciplinary projects aligned.

Why Michels Road & Stone, Inc.?

• 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, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
• You are a well-rounded safety professional who has overseen various types of construction projects, i.e.: civil, trenchless, marine, etc.

What it takes

• Serve as the primary project interface with federal agencies and owners.
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, safety, quality, and operational teams to support seamless project execution across various project types.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal partners.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, progress meetings, partnering sessions, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development and management of project schedules, submittals, documentation, and reporting required by federal contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal administrative and contractual requirements, including FAR/DFARS and agency-specific standards.
• Assist with procurement coordination, subcontractor engagement, and project documentation—not responsible for P&L or financial performance.
• Participate in proposal development, pre-bid activities, and project planning as needed.
• Support issue resolution, risk identification, and resource coordination to ensure project success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes - Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal projects—experience may include heavy civil, energy, utility, or similar project types.
• Required experience working with federal owners such as USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR/DFARS, and agency-specific processes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Primavera P6 preferred.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.