Structures Practice Lead - Development & Buildings - MI

STRUCTURES PRACTICE LEAD DEVELOPMENT & BUILDINGS SERVICE LINEMICHIGANPOSITION SUMMARYSpicer Group is seeking a Structures Practice Lead to join our Development & Buildings group. 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.

THE COMPANYSpicer 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 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.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 Paid Professional Development Excellent Working Conditions The latest industry technology

Work-Life Balance Fitness Reimbursement KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project and Financial Management 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 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, contribute 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

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

May assist with structural calculations and prepare detailed design documents, including drawings and specifications

Utilize structural design software and tools to support design efforts and produce accurate models

Strategic Planning and Communication Aligns with leadership team on company goals and vision

Participates in relevant strategic planning committees

Establishes effective communications throughout the structures technical service area…