SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
PLANNING, PARKS & RECREATION
POSITION SUMMARY
This full-time position serves as a senior-level leadership role within Spicer Group’s Planning, Parks & Recreation team, responsible for managing complex site development, planning, and construction-related projects from client development through project closeout. The Senior Project Manager applies advanced knowledge of site design, planning, and construction principles to lead multiple projects, oversee budgets and schedules, direct support personnel, and ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables. This role requires a proven ability to manage high-value AEC projects, build strong client relationships, support marketing and proposal efforts, and provide strategic direction that strengthens project delivery standards across the firm. The ideal candidate brings progressive site development experience, strong leadership and risk management skills, and the technical expertise needed to successfully guide projects, teams, and clients through all phases of delivery.
THE COMPANY
Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.
Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.
Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:
Competitive Pay
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
401(k)-match program
Paid Holidays
Sick and Vacation Days
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Excellent Working Conditions
Work-Life Balance
Fitness Reimbursement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as project manager, responsible for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of site design, planning, and construction principles and practices in broad areas
Uses advanced techniques, theories, and practices in specialized fields and related disciplines
Provides advanced technical input and evaluation on projects, ensuring compliance and innovation
Plans, coordinates, and directs large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects with challenging features
Prepares, reviews, and updates project budgets, billing projections, marketing goals, and supports corporate budgeting efforts
Monitors project schedules and progress, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure timely and successful project delivery
Maintains overall control and awareness of active and pending projects within the assigned group
Supervises support personnel, delegating tasks and ensuring high-quality deliverables
Takes an active role in client development, including proposal preparation and marketing initiatives
Participates in presentations to clients, demonstrating the company’s technical credentials and professional expertise
Attends project meetings, public hearings, and other stakeholder engagements
Participates in continuous professional development through reading industry publications and presenting at professional meetings and seminars
Physical presence is an essential function of this role. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Planning or a related field preferred
Progressive site development work experience
Proven track record in leading complex, high-value AEC projects
Mastery of all project management phases from client development to closeout
Proven ability to read and follow construction blueprints and documents
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Expertise in contracts, legal considerations, and strategic risk management
Excellent client relationship management skills; trusted advisor with repeated clients
Ability to set strategic direction for projects and influence firm-wide project delivery standards
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com . EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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