Structures Practice Lead

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Location:

Beachwood, OH. Salary: $75,000 – $100,000.

Spicer Group is seeking a Structures Practice Lead to join our Development & Buildings division. This role will oversee delivery of vertical structure projects (steel, concrete, timber, masonry), ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines and budgets. It manages practice utilization, financial performance, quality initiatives, and risk mitigation. The lead assists with invoicing, proposal development, contract negotiations, and may serve as Project Manager or subject matter expert on key projects, including large multidisciplinary efforts.

Spicer Group is a multi‑disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company, recognized by PSMJ Circle of Excellence and ACEC. Offices in Michigan, Ohio, Georgia and other regions. Core values include commitment to growth, client relationships, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Private ownership offers ownership opportunities for high performers.

• Oversees project deliverables within the Structures Practice of Development & Buildings, ensuring high‑quality execution and adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Manages overall utilization and realization of the Structures practice.
• Supports and contributes to the practice area’s financial performance.
• Supports quality‑management strategy; identifies and mitigates risk.
• Supports and contributes to Development & Buildings service‑area and Structures engineering utilization budgeting.
• 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, contributes technical write‑ups, scope, and fees.
• Participates in contract negotiations and interviews when proposals are won.
• Provides input on proposals, staffing, and budgeting.
• Compiles project teams and pursues vetted work obtained through regional client‑development relationships.
• 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.
• Partners cross‑functionally with Practice Leads from other service areas to complete work.
• Writes professional service agreements by request.
• Oversees the design and analysis of vertical structures and buildings—concrete, steel, timber, and masonry—ensuring compliance with engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• May assist with structural calculations and prepare detailed design documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Utilizes structural design software and tools to support design efforts and produce accurate models.

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

• Supports key client and partner relationships within the structures service area per regional strategic plans.
• Engages in industry initiatives within the 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.
• Participates in client‑maintenance plans as directed by regional staff.
• Manages technical practice‑area employees through partnership with the Development & Buildings Director and Transportation Director on performance quality and management, attendance, hiring within the technical practice area, training and mentoring, technical professional development, and the completion of annual performance reviews.

• 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 and/or concrete structures. Experience with timber and masonry structures is also recommended.
• Experience managing complex projects…