Project Manager, Dewatering - Michels Construction, Inc.

Project Manager, Dewatering - Michels Construction, Inc.

Location: Seattle, WA

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 foundations and industrial facilities. 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.

• Lead and oversee dewatering operations.
• Manage dewatering projects from pre‑construction through completion.
• Develop dewatering plans and system layouts for deep wells and well point systems.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, general contractors, and geotechnical consultants.
• Oversee field crews and subcontractors to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Monitor system performance, groundwater levels, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and project documentation.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Support integration of dewatering with earth retention and excavation support systems.

• 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 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.

• You thrive in fast‑paced environments under tight deadlines.
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with 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.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in dewatering, groundwater control, or similar, or an equivalent combination of both.
• Proven experience with deep well and well point systems (stand‑alone or combined with earth retention).
• Ability to read and interpret geotechnical principles and temporary works.
• Ability to read and interpret geotechnical reports, drawings, and system designs.
• Experience with sonic drilling or geotechnical borings (preferred, not required).
• Prior work in specialty geotechnical, foundations, or ground improvement (preferred, not required).
• Licensed Well Driller Licenses (preferred, not required).

Salary Range: $110,000—$165,000 USD (anticipated based on current market data; actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and job‑related factors permitted by law).

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Construction

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability