Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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Location:

Any Ohio office.

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager) to join our Transportation Highway & Roadway Technical Service Group. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background in civil engineering, focusing on highway and roadway design and construction projects. The Project Manager will oversee and manage design and engineering for transportation infrastructure projects including major highways, roadways, and related infrastructure.

The role includes budgeting, scheduling, team coordination, quality control, and client relationship‑building.

Spicer Group is a multi‑disciplinary engineering, surveying, and community planning company with over 380 professionals across 20+ offices in Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. We pride ourselves on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, a team environment, and integrity.

Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance options, 401(k)-match, paid holidays, sick and vacation days, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, professional development, excellent working conditions, work‑life balance, and fitness reimbursement.

• Manage all aspects of civil transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Lead project teams through planning and design.
• Prepare proposals and subsequent project management duties including scope, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, communicating with executives and clients.
• Coordinate and communicate with team members, clients, contractors, and external consultants.
• Maintain and expand client relationships, support business development and identify new project opportunities.
• Provide mentorship to project team members.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct periodic construction site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with designs and safety standards.
• Attend project meetings, public hearings, and present at new project interviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard techniques.
• Supervise Project Engineers, Design Engineers, technical, or administrative support personnel.

• 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, Micro Station/ORD, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead teams and collaborate with clients.

• Minimum 8 years of civil engineering experience.
• 4+ years in transportation roadway infrastructure projects, including ODOT project work.

Physical presence is an essential function of this job.

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering