Dam Practice Lead - Surface Water Delivery & Strategy

Spicer Group; Standish (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 seeks a Dam Practice Lead to guide the Surface Water division. This role oversees dam project delivery, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budget compliance, while driving utilization and financial performance.

Involves invoicing, proposals, and contract negotiations, with potential Project Manager duties on major efforts. The position emphasizes strategic planning, marketing involvement, and mentoring technical staff, with strong client and partner engagement and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state is required.
• Related professional certifications or qualifications are preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed for company leadership meetings and project work.
• 8+ years of related work experience in the Dam industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dam practice deliverables within Surface Water, ensuring high-quality execution on time and within budget.
• Manage overall utilization and realization of the Dam practice.
• Support Dam practice financial performance and budgeting.
• Contribute to quality management strategies and risk mitigation.
• Assist with invoicing, proposals, and contract negotiations as needed.
• Serve as Project Manager or SME on key dam projects; lead multidisciplinary efforts.
• Mentor technical staff within the practice area, ensuring growth and responsible service delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership and other practice leads to coordinate cross-functional work.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Spicer Group seeks a Dam Practice Lead to guide the Surface Water division. This role oversees dam project delivery, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budget compliance, while driving utilization and financial performance.

Involves invoicing, proposals, and contract negotiations, with potential Project Manager duties on major efforts. The position emphasizes strategic planning, marketing involvement, and mentoring technical staff, with strong client and partner engagement and cross-functional