Manager - Organizational Development

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 10,000+ people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Manager - Organizational Development can change yours.

The Manager – Organizational Development leads enterprise strategies and practices that strengthen organizational capability, talent, leadership effectiveness, and employee growth. As a strategic partner to HR Business Partners and business leaders, this role leads key organizational development processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development, competency frameworks, assessments, team effectiveness, and change management. This role uses talent data, employee feedback, organizational assessments, and business insights to identify organizational needs and develop practical, scalable solutions that strengthen individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The Manager – Organizational Development partners closely across HR and with Learning & Development to ensure talent and organizational priorities translate into meaningful development strategies and solutions.

Why Michels?

• 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 on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• 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 pride yourself on your planning and organizational skills
• You exceed in your ability to handle multiple projects at once

What It Takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in organizational development, talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or large-scale initiatives related to succession planning, talent reviews, organizational effectiveness, career development, competency development, leadership capability, or change management.
• Strong consulting and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively partner with leaders at multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business and organizational challenges into practical talent and organizational solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience with HR systems, assessment tools, or related platforms preferred.