Surface Water Project Lead

Spicer Group; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation days

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent working conditions

Work-life balance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group, Traverse City, MI, seeks a Project Manager for water resources and surface water projects. Lead proposals, design oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications across small to mid-size projects. The role requires strong PM, leadership, and team coordination within our AEC lifecycle focus.

Responsibilities include report production, quality control, site visits, and guiding engineers and technicians while maintaining client relationships and ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with PM experience in AEC.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Understanding of the AEC project life cycle.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and manage projects from start to finish.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and team coordination.
• Design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Develop and execute quality control plans per company standards.
• Produce and supervise reports; coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Attend project meetings, hearings, and client interviews.
• Lead and develop engineers and technicians; supervise support staff.
• Conduct site visits and assist in resolving design challenges.
• Contribute to recruiting and hiring processes as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team development

Education

Bachelors in engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

Spicer Group, Traverse City, MI, seeks a Project Manager for water resources and surface water projects. Lead proposals, design oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications across small to mid-size projects. The role requires strong PM, leadership, and team coordination within our AEC lifecycle focus.

Responsibilities include report production, quality control, site visits, and guiding engineers and technicians while maintaining client relationships and ensuring project success.