PROJECT MANAGER
WATER RESOURCES / SURFACE WATER SERVICE LINE
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating surface water projects within our stormwater practice area from proposal development through design, delivery, and construction support. This role will manage small to medium-sized projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, quality control, client communication, report production, and oversight of project teams. The position requires the ability to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates; evaluate and resolve design challenges; coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal team members; and provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and support staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with a solid understanding of the AEC project life cycle and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
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 Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC.
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
Preparation of proposals on projects with subsequent project management responsibilities including: budgeting, scheduling, directing subordinates, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines, and communicating with superiors and clients on small to medium size projects
Project management for small to medium size projects including proposals, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and team member coordination
Design of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects
Development and execution of quality control plans in accordance with company standards
Report writing and report production as well as oversight of report writing and report production by subordinates
Coordinates and communicates with team members, clients, contractors, and outside consultants
Make recommendations for additions, deletions, or substitutions when modifications are necessary
Makes periodic visits to construction sites as appropriate to review conditions
Attendance at project meetings, public hearings, and making presentations at interviews for new projects
Maintains a current knowledge base for the work being performed including reading professional publications and occasionally attending professional meetings and seminars
Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for large projects and/or multiple small projects
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices and may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements
Supervision of engineers, technical, or administrative support personnel
Involved in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work and detailed checking of design computations performed by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
May require participation in the recruiting and hiring process
Physical presence is an essential function of this job. The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a demonstrated history of successfully completing project management-related work within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry
Registration as a professional engineer or working to obtain licensure, or progressive project management work experience
Understanding of the project life cycle in the AEC industry
Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and clients
Ability to lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians
Strong organizational skills; ability to track multiple projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capable of multitasking across different project tasks and deadlines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering
5+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state, or ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe
Experience in water resources engineering, surface water, and stormwater management
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
