Federal Project Manager – Civil & Utilities

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

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.