Michael Pederson has 38 years of experience in engineering, construction, and contract management. He has worked as a senior contract manager at Bechtel Corporation for over 32 years, managing multi-million dollar contracts and teams of up to 17 people. Prior to that, he held roles with increasing responsibility in contract formation, administration, and construction management. Pederson also has experience as a project manager for large ethanol plants and wind farms while working at Wanzek Construction. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and various professional certifications.