Operations Manager - Site Services - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Operations Manager - Site Services

Campus Operations | Site Services | Construction Support Infrastructure

Location:

Project-Based (Wisconsin, Missouri, Wyoming, Texas, and future project locations)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Environment:

Primarily Site-Based (Long-Term Project Assignments)

Lead the Operations Behind Mission-Critical Construction

Building a hyperscale data center requires more than successful construction execution. It requires a fully functioning project campus capable of supporting thousands of workers, hundreds of vendors, evolving site conditions, extensive temporary infrastructure, and the daily operational demands of a large-scale mission-critical development.

As an Operations Manager - Site Services

, you will lead the planning, execution, and continual improvement of the operational infrastructure that enables construction teams to safely and efficiently deliver some of North America's largest hyperscale data center projects.

You will oversee the systems, personnel, vendors, facilities, logistics infrastructure, transportation programs, utility coordination efforts, and support services that keep construction operations functioning every day.

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 the operational infrastructure supporting active hyperscale data center construction projects. You will oversee multiple site-support functions and serve as the central leader coordinating logistics, security, transportation, facilities, utility coordination, maintenance programs, vendor services, and temporary infrastructure operations.

During the early phases of project development, you will play a key role in establishing the site-support systems required to sustain large-scale earthwork, utility installation, infrastructure development, and future vertical construction activities.

Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, Superintendents, Utility Managers, Logistics Managers, Safety teams, Security teams, and customer representatives, you will ensure project support operations remain aligned with workforce demands, project schedules, safety objectives, and campus-development requirements.

Success requires the ability to proactively solve operational challenges while maintaining a safe, organized, and highly efficient construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site-services and construction-support operations across hyperscale data center campuses.
• Develop and implement operational strategies supporting safe, efficient, and productive construction execution.
• Manage temporary facilities, transportation programs, site logistics support, utility coordination, maintenance programs, and campus infrastructure.
• Coordinate site operations across multiple active work zones and construction phases.
• Establish operational priorities, staffing plans, budgets, service requirements, and performance expectations.
• Manage vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and service providers supporting campus operations.
• Support workforce operations associated with large project labor populations.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead Personnel Responsible For Site logistics support
• Campus operations
• Utility coordination
• Temporary facilities
• Site security coordination
• Workforce support services
• Transportation systems
• Grounds maintenance
• Site maintenance programs
• Vendor management activities
• Manage Project Support Infrastructure Including
• Trailer compounds
• Temporary office complexes
• Workforce support facilities
• Parking lots and parking management systems
• Shuttle operations
• Access roads
• Temporary road networks
• Site signage systems
• Perimeter fencing and gate systems
• Muster points
• Laydown support areas
• Wash bays
• Temporary utilities
• Workforce amenities and support facilities
• Operational Leadership Responsibilities
• Oversee daily campus operations supporting major hyperscale construction projects.
• Coordinate dust control, grounds maintenance, erosion-control maintenance, waste management, snow removal, janitorial services, and general site-support programs.
• Manage operational readiness across multiple phases of development and changing site conditions.
• Ensure adequate access routes, workforce support systems, and campus infrastructure remain available throughout project execution.
• Monitor budgets, utilization rates, service-provider performance, operational KPIs, and customer requirements.
• Develop contingency plans for weather events, workforce fluctuations, transportation disruptions, utility outages, and changing construction priorities.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges related to logistics, facilities, transportation, utility support, security coordination, and campus infrastructure.
• Support project mobilization, campus expansion efforts, major construction milestones, commissioning activities, and project closeout.
• Partner closely with construction leadership to ensure site operations support productivity, schedule performance, safety goals, and overall project success.
• 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 greenfield site development and campus operations through commissioning and turnover.
• We provide opportunities to lead the operational infrastructure supporting some of the largest construction campuses in North America.
• 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, structure, and efficiency to large-scale operations.
• You thrive when coordinating multiple teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• You enjoy solving operational challenges before they impact safety, productivity, or schedule performance.
• You excel in dynamic environments where priorities change and adaptability is critical.
• You want the autonomy to make decisions while knowing support is always available.
• You enjoy being the operational backbone that enables project teams to succeed.
• You want your efforts noticed and your results to make a meaningful impact.
• 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, campus operations, military installation, transportation, utility, or large-scale facilities environments.

Experience managing site logistics, temporary facilities, campus operations, utility coordination, security coordination, transportation programs, maintenance operations, workforce services, or related operational functions.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, consultants, and service providers.

Strong understanding of construction operations and the support infrastructure required to maintain safe, productive jobsites.

Experience supporting hyperscale data center, industrial, EPC, heavy civil, mission-critical, utility, or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.

Experience managing budgets, service contracts, vendor performance, operational metrics, and resource planning activities.

Ability to support large workforce populations and rapidly changing operational requirements.

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 support long-term, site-based assignments at hyperscale data center and mission-critical construction projects throughout North America. This position is primarily field-based, with the majority of work performed directly from active project sites. Initial project opportunities are expected to be located in Wisconsin, Missouri, Wyoming, and Texas, with future assignments determined by business needs and project awards.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don't just support construction, you help create the environment that makes it possible.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/