Project Manager

Position Summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager) to join our Transportation Highway & Roadway Technical Service Group. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background in civil engineering, focusing on highway and roadway design and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion
• Lead project teams through planning and design
• Prepare proposals on projects with subsequent project management responsibilities including scope, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and team coordination
• Develop project design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, and communicate with executives and clients
• Coordinate and communicate with team members, clients, contractors, and external consultants
• Maintain and expand client relationships, support business development activities, and identify new project opportunities
• Coordinate internal resources and provide mentorship to project team members
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
• Conduct periodic construction site visits and inspections to ensure project compliance with design specifications and safety standards
• Attend project meetings, public hearings, and make presentations at interviews for new projects
• Maintain a current knowledge base for the work being performed including industry trends, regulations, and best practices by reading professional publications and attending professional meetings and seminars
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, substantial adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Supervise Project Engineers, Design Engineers, technical, or administrative support personnel

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (candidates without PE may be considered)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD, and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 8 years of civil engineering experience
• 4+ years of experience in transportation roadway infrastructure projects, including MDOT project work

Company Information

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company with offices in various locations. We are committed to 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) match program, paid holidays, sick and vacation days, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and fitness reimbursement. In addition, we host employee appreciation events throughout the year to thank our employees for their hard work and dedication.