Overview In this role you will manage federal construction projects across Michels' multiple lines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet strict federal requirements. You will maintain relationships with federal partners (USACE, NAVFAC) and ensure successful, compliant project execution on large-scale sites. The position emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder management, and adherence to contracts over a broad portfolio. Your work supports safety, quality, and timely delivery on high-impact infrastructure programs.
Compensation / Benefits- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement: 401(k) plan
- paid time off (15 to 25 days) and 8 paid holidays
- training investment ( $5,000 per employee annually)
- life insurance, disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts and identity protection services
Responsibilities- Serve as the primary interface with federal agencies and owners
- Coordinate with construction, engineering, safety, quality, and operations teams for seamless project execution
- 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 required by federal contracts
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency-specific standards
- Assist with procurement coordination and subcontractor engagement (not P&L ownership)
- Participate in proposal development and project planning as needed
- Support issue resolution, risk identification, and resource coordination
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal projects (heavy civil, energy, utilities)
- Experience with USACE and/or NAVFAC
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and federal contracting processes
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel to project sites
- Proficiency in MS Office; Primavera P6 experience preferred
- strong communication
- relationship-building
- organizational skills
- MS Office
- Primavera P6
- federal contracting knowledge (FAR/DFARS)
