Construction Manager

Spicer Group; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our Ohio Construction Team, delivering municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects. This hands-on role oversees the CEI team statewide, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget compliance.

The position reports to the Construction Services leadership, with responsibilities from pre-construction through closeout, including staff coordination, QA/QC support, and client engagement to identify new

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Significant experience in construction engineering and inspection as a technician or equivalent role.
• Strong leadership, client management, and engagement skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and technical direction to construction services technicians and inspectors.
• Plans, coordinates, schedules, and supervises construction services personnel.
• Performs onsite oversight of construction services technicians and field personnel.
• Manages personnel processes (hiring, transfers, wages) under supervision and coordinates requisitions.
• Coordinates and conducts construction, technical, and safety training for staff as required.
• Ensures compliance with company and project policies, standards, and safety programs.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Communication

Financial management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGERCONSTRUCTION SERVICE LINEPOSITION SUMMARYSpicer Group is seeking an experienced construction leader to serve as our Ohio Construction Manager. This hands-on role leads the delivery of municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure construction projects and provides day-to-day leadership for our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team across the state.The Construction Manager is responsible for managing project execution from pre-construction planning through closeout; coordinating staffing, scheduling, and field oversight; and ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents, ODOT/municipal standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position serves as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, supports QA/QC and documentation, and contributes to business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and strengthening relationships throughout Ohio.THE COMPANYSpicer 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 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 PayHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options401(k)-match programPaid HolidaysSick and Vacation DaysProfit SharingTuition ReimbursementProfessional DevelopmentExcellent Working ConditionsWork-Life BalanceFitness ReimbursementRESPONSIBILITIESProvides administrative and technical direction to construction services technicians / inspectorsPlans, coordinates, schedules, and supervises construction services personnelPerforms periodic onsite oversight of construction services techniciansParticipates in personnel management (hiring, transfers, wages, etc.), purchase requisitions, etc., under direct supervisionCoordinates and conducts construction, technical, and safety training for construction services technicians and other field personnel as requiredAssists with implementation/interpretation of safety programs and policiesEnsures all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered toMonitors projects for construction document compliance and QA/QCReceives, reviews, and distributes test reportsMaintains official project log and documentation filesSupports with close-out procedures and performs post-construction services and investigations as neededPrepares proposals, meets with potential clients, attends interviews, and other business development activitiesPhysical presence is an essential function of this job. 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 REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalentDemonstrated complete competence as a construction services technician or equivalent experienceThorough knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods), company policies, procedures, and standardsAbility to possess and maintain current industry certificationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related disciplineProfessional licensure (PE) and relevant certification(s) are preferredSignificant experience in construction engineering and inspectionEstablished relationships within OhioExperience managing complex municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure construction projects from planning through deliveryDemonstrate competency in client management and engagement, project management, communication, financial management, and collaborationProven ability to lead and mentor field inspectors and construction engineering staffStrong communication skills and the confidence to represent Spicer Group with clients, partners, and community stakeholdersFOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com . EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled