Architect III

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Nate Pfenninger, PE | Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Practice Lead

Position: Architect III

Location: Manistee, MI

Job :304

# of Openings: 1

ARCHITECT III

DEVELOPMENT & BUILDINGS SERVICE LINE

ALL OFFICE LOCATIONS

POSITION SUMMARY

Spicer Group seeks a highly talented Architect III to lead and grow its Development & Buildings Service Line across all offices, serving as a senior project architect/project manager and subject matter expert who supports senior architects and practice area lead in business development and workload planning. The role guides projects from programming through construction, develops designs and construction documents, and prepares drawings, specifications, reports, and milestone reviews while aligning designs to client budgets.

It also manages project budgets, invoicing, and performance metrics, coordinates with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, ensures code and standard compliance with sustainable design principles, and conducts feasibility and environmental tasks as needed, including site visits to monitor progress and quality. Additionally, the Architect III builds client relationships, supports proposals and promotions, and mentors junior staff.

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 was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support senior architect and practice lead with the management and development of Spicer Group’s Development and Buildings Business Unit
• Shall serve as subject matter expert (SME) and co-developer with senior staff for the development and growth of Spicer Group’s architectural department
• Collaborate with senior architect and practice lead to develop and achieve AMEP group workload and utilization metrics
• Support senior architect to delegate work to architectural and engineering technical staff
• Capable of leading and managing a parallel operating architectural and engineering…