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Project Manager - Ground Improvement - Michels Construction - Inc.

Michels Corporation · Salt Lake City · United States

Project Manager

Posted: 6/12/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Michels Corporation's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

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 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. 

Why Michels Construction, Inc.?

  • 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 positions 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% 

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