Senior Manager - Mission Critical/Data Center - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager to plan, monitor, and manage strategic projects from inception through completion.

Lead resources, budgets, and risk management to ensure profitability within the region, with a focus on MV duct banks, substations, underground transmission, and campus distribution systems. You will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, provide leadership, and coordinate data center and mission-critical projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in project management.
• Experience with MV duct banks, substation feeds, underground transmission, or campus distribution systems.
• Experience with project management software (Primavera, HCSS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and manage strategic projects/programs from inception to completion.
• Secure resources, manage budgets, risks, and changes with formal processes.
• Ensure project profitability within the region and provide leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Construction/Engineering

Advanced licenses/certifications

Tools

Primavera

HCSS

Job description

Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems.

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable.

Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

Position Summary

As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for planning , monitoring , and managing strategic projects / programs fro m inception through completion . This position s ecures required resources, and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risk s, and changes and is responsible for project success and profitability within the region . Critical for success is the ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, and to maintain organization while providing direction and leadership. This role will support data center and mission critical projects while focusing on medium voltage (MV) duct banks, substation feeds, underground transmission, and campus distribution systems.

• Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform high-impact, essential work that supports homes, businesses, and communities.
• A culture where everyone shares responsibility for safety, regardless of title
• We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
  (Benefits may vary based on position and location)

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
• You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.
• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

What It Takes

• 10+ years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working on medium voltage (MV) duct banks, substation feeds, underground transmission, or campus distribution systems for data center
• Experiencewith Project Management software (Primavera, HCSS, etc.)
• Ability to travel 50% to project sites across the US
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels review tea

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Advanced licensing/certifications

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Underground Cable, Inc.— where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability