Structures Practice Lead

Spicer Group is seeking a Structures Practice Lead to join our Development & Buildings division. This Structures Practice Lead will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of vertical structure-related projects, ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines, and budget compliance. Vertical structures may include steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures.

This role manages overall practice utilization and financial performance, supports quality management initiatives, and mitigates project risks. The Structures Practice Lead prepares and assists with invoicing, contributes to proposal development and contract negotiations, and may serve as Project Manager or subject matter expert on key projects, including large multidisciplinary efforts.

Additionally, the position involves strategic planning and communication, aligning with company leadership and participating in marketing initiatives. The Structures Practice Lead fosters strong client and partner relationships, promotes industry engagement, and markets the practice’s expertise through various channels. They also oversee the performance, development, and mentoring of technical staff within the practice area, ensuring high standards of service delivery and professional growth.

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. We have been recognized by PSMJ Circle of Excellence as one of the top financial performing firms in the nation and ACEC awarded us as the Firm of the Year. We currently have offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, but seeking growth opportunities within other regions.

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.

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

• Oversees project deliverables within the Structures Practice of Development & Buildings service area, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines and budgets
• Management of overall utilization and realization of Structures practice
• Supports and contributes to structures practice area financial performance
• Supports quality management strategy; identifies and mitigates risk
• Prepares and assists with invoicing and collection of A/R for technical service area clients
• Provides input for proposal “Go/No Go” decisions; if pursued, contribute technical write-ups, scope, and fees
• Participates in contract negotiations and interviews when proposals are won
• Serves as Project Manager or subject matter expert on multiple projects within the structures practice area; may serve as Project Manager on large multidisciplinary projects
• Oversee the design and analysis of vertical structures and buildings, including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, codes, and regulations

• Aligns with leadership team on company goals and vision
• Participates in relevant strategic planning committees
• Establishes effective communications throughout the structures technical service area

• Supports key client and partner relationships within structures service area per regional strategic plans
• Engages in industry initiatives within technical service area that are aligned with regional strategic plans
• Markets expertise through articles, awards, speaking opportunities, presentations, etc., at industry conferences, publications, and associations

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant work experience within the vertical structures industry, including in-depth experience in steel…