Construction Manager - Above Ground Structural - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Construction Manager - Above Ground Structural
Location: Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: On site in Hubbard, TX OR up to 75% Travel Required

Lead the Structural Construction of Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Delivering hyperscale data centers and large-scale infrastructure projects requires exceptional leadership during the execution of complex structural scopes. From structural steel erection and equipment support structures to building superstructures and architectural framing systems, successful projects depend on strong planning, execution, coordination, and safety leadership. At Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (MIS), we partner with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and construction professionals to deliver some of North America's most complex mission-critical, hyperscale, and infrastructure projects. As the General Contractor and EPC delivery arm of the Michels Family of Companies, MIS combines technical expertise with construction excellence to safely execute projects that power technology, connectivity, and economic growth. Find out how a career at Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. can change yours.

Position Overview
As a Construction Manager - Above Ground Structural, you will lead and coordinate above-ground structural construction activities for large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will oversee structural steel erection, equipment support structures, metal decking, miscellaneous metals, prefabricated structural systems, and related construction scopes while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. This role requires extensive knowledge of structural construction practices, field execution strategies, subcontractor management, and project sequencing. You will work closely with project management, field leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to ensure successful execution of critical structural scopes. Success requires strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities combined with a commitment to safety, quality, schedule performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of above-ground structural construction activities across mission-critical and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field supervision, and project stakeholders to support safe and successful project delivery.
• Review structural drawings, specifications, schedules, lift plans, and construction documentation to ensure work is executed according to project requirements.
• Support constructability reviews, planning activities, procurement coordination, and execution strategy development.
• Identify project risks, field conflicts, schedule impacts, and constructability challenges while developing practical solutions.
• Ensure structural construction activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.

What You'll Do

• Manage above-ground structural construction activities supporting hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure developments.
• Oversee installation of structural steel systems, equipment support structures, metal decking, miscellaneous metals, prefabricated assemblies, and related scopes.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, safety, scheduling, and project controls teams throughout project delivery.
• Lead field planning efforts, sequencing reviews, crane and lift coordination, and workface planning activities.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, safety performance, quality metrics, and stakeholder commitments to support successful project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders while serving as a trusted construction leader.

Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?

• We deliver some of North America's most complex mission-critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects.
• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that strengthens communities and powers economic growth.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan

Benefits may vary based on position and location.

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
• You enjoy solving complex construction and execution challenges.
• You like seeing plans become reality through collaboration and leadership.
• You want to work to make a difference in people's lives.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline and 7+ years of structural construction, field management, or construction leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading above-ground structural construction scopes on data center, industrial, mission-critical, commercial, power, EPC, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel erection, equipment support structures, metal decking, miscellaneous metals, crane operations, and heavy lift activities.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, erection plans, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, craft labor, and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, work planning, quality control, safety requirements, and productivity management.
• Experience supporting constructability reviews, planning efforts, procurement coordination, and execution strategy development.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Mission-critical, data center, industrial, heavy commercial, or EPC project experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 75% and support onsite project assignments as required.

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

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