Spicer Group · 5 months ago
Dam Practice Lead
Byron Center, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company seeking a Dam Practice Lead for their Surface Water division. The Dam Practice Lead will oversee dam-related projects, ensuring quality and budget compliance, while also managing financial performance and fostering client relationships.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversees project deliverables within the Dam Practice of a Surface Water area, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines and budgets
Management of overall utilization and realization of Dam practice
Supports and contributes to Dam practice area financial performance
Supports quality management strategy; identifies and mitigates risk
Supports and contributes to Surface Water and Dam 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 projects within the dam 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
Aligns with leadership team on company goals and vision
Participates in relevant strategic planning committees
Establishes effective communications throughout the dam technical service area
Participates in developing and administering dam marketing
Supports key client and partner relationships within dam service area per regional strategic plans
Engages in industry initiatives within 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 partnering with Surface Water 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
The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related business field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state
Related professional certification(s) or qualifications
Ability to travel as needed for company leadership meetings and project related work
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
8+ years of related work experience in the Dam industry
Preferred experience in working on FERC regulated hydropower dams
Benefits
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
Company
Spicer Group
Spicer Group, Inc. specializes in providing professional engineering, land surveying, and community planning services.
201-500 employees
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