Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position Summary

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.

They will mentor our team of Transportation Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Project‑management responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, team coordination, and quality control in accordance with company standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, growth‑driven environment and demonstrates strong technical, managerial, and client‑relationship skills.

Spicer Group is a multi‑disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company with offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, Cumming, and Dawsonville, Georgia. Our core values include commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, a team environment, and integrity in all we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package reflecting respect and commitment to employees, including competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) match program, paid holidays, sick and vacation days, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, excellent working conditions, work‑life balance, and fitness reimbursement.

• 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

• Manage all aspects of civil transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Lead project teams through planning and design.
• Prepare proposals on projects and take subsequent project‑management responsibilities including scope, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and team coordination.
• Develop project design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, and communicate with executives and clients.
• Coordinate and communicate with team members, clients, contractors, and external consultants.
• Maintain and expand client relationships, support business development activities, and identify new project opportunities.
• Coordinate internal resources and provide mentorship to project team members.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct periodic construction site visits and inspections to ensure project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Attend project meetings, public hearings, and make presentations at interviews for new projects.
• Maintain a current knowledge base for the work being performed, including industry trends, regulations, and best practices by reading professional publications and attending professional meetings and seminars.
• Exercise judgement in independent evaluation, selection, substantial adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Supervise Project Engineers, Design Engineers, and technical or administrative support personnel.

Physical presence is an essential function of this job.

• 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 Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients.

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

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled