Project Manager - Transportation - MI

Spicer Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and 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 a Project Manager to oversee highway, road, and streets projects in Michigan. The role includes mentoring a team of Transportation Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians, with responsibilities in budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.

Strong client relations and leadership are essential. The position emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and on-time, on-budget project delivery across multiple offices in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; candidates may be considered without PE.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage all civil transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Lead project teams through planning and design.
• Prepare proposals with project management scope, budget, schedule, and staffing.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation/ORD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Transportation - MI# Careers## Project Manager - Transportation - MIApply: Bingham Farms, MI: Manistee, MI: Byron Center, MI: Dundee, MI: East Lansing, MI: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100030**PROJECT MANAGER - HIGHWAYS, ROADS & STREETS****TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LINE****MICHIGAN** **POSITION SUMMARY**Spicer Group is seeking a Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager) to join our Transportation Service Line. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background in civil engineering, with a focus on highway and roadway design and construction projects. This highly skilled Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing design and engineering for transportation infrastructure projects including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure. This Project Manager will play an essential role by joining and mentoring our highly skilled and experienced team of Transportation Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. In addition, the Project Manager will be tasked with project management responsibilities such as budgeting, scheduling, team coordination, and ensuring quality control in accordance with company standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, growth-driven environment, and demonstrates strong technical, managerial, and client relationship-building skills. **THE COMPANY**Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, 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 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** * Manage all aspects of civil transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion* Lead project teams through planning and design* Preparation of 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* Prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines, and communicating with executives and clients* Coordinates and communicates 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* Attendance at project meetings, public hearings, and making presentations at interviews for new projects* Maintains a current knowledge base for the work being performed including industry trends, regulations, and best practices by reading professional publications and by attending professional meetings and seminars* Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria* Supervision of Project Engineers, Design Engineers, technical, or administrative support personnel *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*** 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 QUALIFICATIONS*** Minimum 8 years of civil engineering experience* 4+ years of experience in transportation roadway infrastructure projects, including MDOT project work **FOR MORE INFORMATION**For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled