Project Manager

About the role

Spicer Group is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer to join the Drinking Water/Wastewater Service Line team. The role manages small‑ to medium‑sized municipal projects, including drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment projects. Project Managers are responsible for preparation of proposals, budgeting, scheduling, directing team members, prioritizing projects, and communicating within the team to deliver quality work to clients on time and on budget.

Company

Spicer Group is a multi‑disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning firm with offices in Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. The company continues to expand its geographic footprint and provides technical support across its locations. Spicer Group was honored with the 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ, and emphasizes core values of growth, client relationships, excellent service, teamwork, and integrity.

Benefits

• 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

• Prepare proposals and manage projects, including budgeting, scheduling, directing employees, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines, and communicating with superiors and clients.
• Oversee small‑ to medium‑size projects through proposal development, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and team coordination.
• Design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Conduct quality control of all work products prepared under direction.
• Write and produce reports, and oversee report writing by employees.
• Coordinate and communicate with team members, clients, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Make recommendations for additions, deletions, or substitutions when necessary.
• Visit construction sites periodically to review conditions.
• Attend project meetings, public hearings, and deliver presentations as required.
• Maintain a current knowledge base through professional publications and attendance at meetings and seminars.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Conceptualize initial design approaches for large projects and/or multiple small projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices and complex design requirements.
• Supervise less experienced engineers, technical staff, or administrative support personnel.
• Resolve design problems, including field investigations, detailed design work, and coordination of specific design aspects.
• Perform business development and marketing duties such as proposal presentations, client development, and attending client‑related functions.
• Maintain physical presence as an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or a demonstrated history of successfully completing project‑management work within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or working toward licensure, or progressive project‑management 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 and ability to track multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to multitask across different project tasks and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in drinking water and/or wastewater engineering, including design, construction, environmental design, and all aspects of project development such as budgeting and administration.
• Understanding of drinking water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Proficiency with hydraulic and process modeling software (e.g., WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerCAD, or similar).
• Experience with design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.