Project Manager, Ground Improvement - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Michels Corporation in Renton, WA is seeking a Project Manager to lead ground improvement projects, including earthwork, deep foundations, and precast, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget.

The role requires a civil/geotechnical background, a P.E. license, 5–10 years of post‑college experience, and strong communication. Travel up to 25–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or geotechnical engineering with 5-10 years of post‑college experience.
• P.E. Certification required.
• Experience in deep foundations, heavy civil, design-build and/or geotechnical contracting.
• Proficient in soil mixing, stone columns, compaction grouting, injection grouting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated ground improvement projects.
• Manage civil scope including ground improvements, earth work and precast.
• Oversee subcontractor management.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Tools

Soil mixing

Grouting equipment

Job description

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc. team. Michels Construction, Inc. gets projects off to strong starts by designing and constructing foundations and industrial facilities. The end product might not be a focal point, but it will be essential. Our work improves lives.

As a Project Manager, your key responsibilities will be to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated ground improvement projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. That includes management of the civil scope of this project including ground improvements, earth work and precast. You will also be responsible for subcontractor management. It is essential to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and anticipate and meet internal and external customer needs.

Benefits

• We support dynamic and growing industries
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• We offer 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 enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You have high attention to detail
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills

What it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or geotechnical engineering with 5-10 years of post‑college experience
• P.E. Certification
• Experience in deep foundations, heavy civil, design build and/or geotechnical contracting experience
• Proficient in soil mixing, stone columns, compaction grouting, injection grouting
• Travel up to 25‑30%

This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Equal Opportunity

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.