Senior Project Manager, Foundations - Michels Construction, Inc.
Michels
Montgomery, IL · $139k–$203k a year · Posted April 30, 2026
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This listing pays about $171,000 a year. Across 169 open senior project manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $115,500 to $167,500 and the median is $140,000. That is 22% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
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 the most challenge challenging foundations projects in the country. Michels is the industry leader in geotechnical and geostructural foundation systems with state of the art equipment that gives our employees the ability to tackle any project. 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 manage a phase of a larger project or manage multiple smaller projects ensuring profitable operations. This position will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. 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 or more years of post-college experience
Experience in deep foundations, heavy civil, design build and/or geotechnical contracting experience
Experience with scheduling, estimating and project controls software (preferred)
PMP, PE Certification (desired)
Travel up to 25%
This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Expected Salary Range $139,000 — $203,000 USD
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