General Manager - Preconstruction, Power Delivery

Michels Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA

HSA

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection and Planning

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a General Manager - Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction organization, drive project pursuits, planning, and constructability reviews across our power delivery portfolio.

You will steer a team of preconstruction professionals, collaborate with operations, estimators, engineering, procurement, and executive leadership, and set standards for successful project startup and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management or related discipline; 10+ years of progressive experience.
• Experience leading preconstruction, estimating, project pursuits, or operational teams within utility/construction industries.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, contract strategy, risk management, and project execution.
• Experience leading large, complex project pursuits and supporting customer-facing proposal and interview processes.
• PMP, PE, CCM, MBA or other industry certifications are preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all preconstruction and project pursuit activities across Michels Power.
• Develop and implement preconstruction standards and processes to improve consistency and readiness.
• Oversee constructability reviews, execution planning, risk assessments, and proposal development.
• Lead bid review processes and pursuit strategies aligning commercial and operational plans.
• Manage staffing, workload balancing, resource planning, training, and development within preconstruction.
• Partner with executives to support strategic growth, market expansion, and key customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Preconstruction

Estimating

Project management

Risk management

Procurement planning

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management

Tools

HeavyBid

InEight

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a General Manager - Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction organization, drive project pursuits, planning, and constructability reviews across our power delivery portfolio.

You will steer a team of preconstruction professionals, collaborate with operations, estimators, engineering, procurement, and executive leadership, and set standards for successful project startup and execution.