Strong fit for experienced operations professionals who coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage temporary infrastructure in mission-critical construction.
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Original posting from Michels Corporation via Greenhouse
Operations Manager - Site Services
Location: Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required
Lead the Infrastructure That Supports Mission-Critical Construction
Delivering a hyperscale data center requires more than construction management and field execution. It requires a fully operational project campus capable of supporting thousands of workers, hundreds of vendors, extensive temporary infrastructure, and the daily logistics necessary to maintain safe and productive operations.
As an Operations Manager - Site Services, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of site support operations that enable successful project delivery. You will oversee temporary facilities, logistics, utility coordination, site services, access control infrastructure, transportation systems, maintenance programs, and other critical operational functions supporting large-scale mission-critical construction projects.
About Michels Infrastructure Solutions
Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS) brings together the full capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies under a Super General Contractor (Super GC) model, providing mission-critical owners and developers with a single point of accountability for every phase of project execution.
By combining self-performed specialty design, construction, and commissioning services, MIS delivers large-scale, multidisciplinary projects with greater control over safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
MIS specializes in the delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities, leveraging expertise across mass grading and site development, wet and dry utilities, fiber and telecommunications infrastructure, ground improvement, deep foundations, structural concrete, power infrastructure, and commissioning. Our integrated delivery approach enables customers to partner with a single-source team capable of executing some of North America's most complex and demanding infrastructure projects.
Position Overview
As an Operations Manager - Site Services, you will be responsible for managing the operational infrastructure that supports active construction across major hyperscale data center projects. You will oversee multiple site support functions and serve as the central leader coordinating services, vendors, facilities, logistics, security, utility coordination, and temporary infrastructure activities.
Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, Superintendents, Safety teams, Security teams, Utility Managers, Logistics Managers, and customer representatives, you will ensure project support operations remain aligned with construction schedules, workforce requirements, safety objectives, and overall project goals.
This position is critical to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all site services and construction support operations.
Manage temporary facilities, logistics, security coordination, utility support, transportation programs, and site infrastructure.
Develop operational strategies that support safe and efficient construction execution.
Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers supporting site operations.
Establish operational priorities, staffing requirements, budgets, and performance expectations.
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence.
What You'll Do
Oversee daily site operations supporting major hyperscale construction projects.
Lead personnel responsible for:
Site logistics
Temporary facilities
Site security coordination
Utility coordination
Campus support services
Site maintenance activities
Manage project support infrastructure including:
Trailer compounds
Temporary offices
Parking areas
Shuttle operations
Fencing and gates
Temporary roads
Muster points
Wash bays
Signage systems
Temporary utilities
Workforce support facilities
Coordinate dust control, grounds maintenance, waste management, snow removal (where applicable), and janitorial services.
Oversee vendor and subcontractor performance for non-construction support services.
Support mobilization and demobilization planning activities.
Ensure adequate access routes and support infrastructure remain available throughout changing construction phases.
Monitor budgets, utilization, service performance, and operational effectiveness.
Identify risks and develop solutions related to logistics, facilities, access, utilities, and campus operations.
Partner closely with construction leadership to ensure site operations support project productivity and schedule objectives.
Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?
We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
We leverage a unique Super GC delivery model that combines specialty construction capabilities under a single-source execution approach.
We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover.
We are family owned and operated.
We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
We perform meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and 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 bringing order and efficiency to complex operations.
You thrive when coordinating multiple teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
You enjoy solving operational challenges before they become project issues.
You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available.
You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of experience supporting large construction, industrial, mission-critical, infrastructure, manufacturing, or campus operations environments.
Experience managing site logistics, temporary facilities, construction support services, utility coordination, security coordination, transportation, facilities operations, or related functions.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
Strong understanding of construction operations and the support infrastructure necessary to maintain safe and productive jobsites.
Experience supporting large-scale data center, industrial, EPC, heavy civil, or mission-critical projects is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, budgeting, planning, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management platforms.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America.
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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