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PROJECT MANAGER

DRINKING WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE LINE

POSITION SUMMARY

Spicer Group is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer to join our Drinking Water/Wastewater Service Line. This position manages small- to medium-sized municipal projects, including drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment projects, and more. At Spicer Group, 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 our clients on time and on budget.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Ohio, Michigan, 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 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

• Preparation of proposals on projects with subsequent project management responsibilities including budgeting, scheduling, directing employees, 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

• Quality control of all work products prepared under his/her direction

• Report writing and report production as well as oversight of report writing and production by employees

• Coordinates and communicates with team members, clients, contractors, and outside consultants

• Makes recommendations for additions, deletions, or substitutions when necessary

• Makes periodic visits to construction sites as appropriate to review conditions

• Attendance at project meetings, public hearings, and gives presentations when required at interviews, meetings, events, etc.

• Maintains a current knowledge base for the work being performed including reading professional publications and occasionally attending professional meetings and seminars

• Exercises judgement 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

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices and may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements

• Supervision of less experienced engineers, technical, or administrative support personnel

• Technically 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

• Performs business development and marketing responsibilities such as proposal presentation, client contacts and development, presentations, and attends client-related functions

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

• Bachelors 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

• 7+ years of experience in drinking water and/or wastewater engineering, including design, construction, and environmental design, as well as all aspects of project development, including budgeting and administrative issues with a project

• Understanding of treatment processes (drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment)

• Proficiency with hydraulic and process modeling software (WaterCAD/WaterGEMS/SewerCAD, or similar)

• Experience with design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website atwww.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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