Senior Project Manager - Michels Underground Cable, Inc
Michels Corporation
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Senior Project Manager
Michels Underground Cable, Inc.
Location: Greater Denver Area | Full-time
Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems.
Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable.
Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.
Position Summary
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a phase of a large complex project or overseeing multiple large-scale projects within the fiber and telecommunications infrastructure sector. Responsibilities include managing projects from proposal and bidding through execution and closeout, ensuring client satisfaction, safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and an effective communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Projects will focus on fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure, including outside plant (OSP) construction, underground and aerial fiber installation, conduit systems, directional boring, broadband deployment, and network expansion.
Why Michels Underground Cable, Inc.?
- Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
- Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
- We perform high-impact, essential work that supports homes, businesses, and communities.
- A culture where everyone shares responsibility for safety, regardless of title
- We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
(Benefits may vary based on position and location)
Why You?
- You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
- You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
- You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.
- You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
- You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
- You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.
What It Takes
- 10+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Project Management software (Primavera, HCSS, etc.)
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Underground Cable, Inc.— where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- life insurance
- disability insurance
About this role
Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee fiber and telecommunications infrastructure projects across the Denver area. You'll manage large, complex initiatives from bidding through closeout, with accountability for client satisfaction, safety, quality, schedule, and budget. The work spans outside plant construction, underground and aerial fiber installation, conduit systems, directional boring, and broadband deployment—all essential to grid hardening and network expansion.
This role demands 10+ years of project management experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry software like Primavera or HCSS, and a valid driver's license. You'll need strong organizational skills, leadership capability, and problem-solving ability to navigate multifaceted projects. A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering is preferred but not required if you bring equivalent experience.
Michels Underground Cable is part of a larger, family-owned contractor group with genuine investment in employee development—averaging $5,000 per person annually in training. The company offers standard benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and disability coverage, alongside a safety-first culture where accountability is shared across all levels. This is suited to someone who values autonomy within structure, wants to work on infrastructure that matters, and is ready to grow with a stable, strategically expanding organization.
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