Dam Practice Lead

Spicer; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Dam Practice Lead to oversee the delivery of dam-related projects within our Surface Water division. This role involves project management, client engagement, and financial oversight while fostering relationships and participating in strategic planning. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a Professional Engineer (PE) license, along with 8+ years of experience in the dam industry. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, supporting professional and personal goals.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state.
• 8+ years of related work experience in the Dam industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of dam-related projects, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Engage in strategic planning and communication with company leadership.
• Manage financial performance and contribute to proposal development.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related business field

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Position Summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Dam Practice Lead to join our Surface Water division. This Dam Practice Lead will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of dam-related projects, ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines, and budget compliance. This role manages overall practice utilization and financial performance, supports quality management initiatives, and mitigates project risks. The Dam 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.

DAM PRACTICE LEAD

Position Summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Dam Practice Lead to join our Surface Water division. This Dam Practice Lead will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of dam-related projects, ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines, and budget compliance. This role manages overall practice utilization and financial performance, supports quality management initiatives, and mitigates project risks. The Dam 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 Dam 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 Company

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. We currently have offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, but seeking growth opportunities within other regions.

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 is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams.

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
  
  
  

In addition to our benefits package, we host employee appreciation events throughout the year as a thank you to all our employees’ hard work and dedication!

Key Responsibilities

Project and Financial Management

• 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
  
  
  

Strategic Planning and Communication

• 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
  
  
  

Employee and Client Engagement

• 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.

Position Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• 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
  
  
  

DELIVERABLES

• Meeting service line revenue goals
• Client satisfaction
• New client development
• Client revenue growth year-over-year
• Cross-selling technical service areas to existing clients
• A/R collection and reduction of aging receivables
• Retention rate of key regional staff
• Satisfactory annual quantity of successful cross-regional or cross-service projects or initiatives executed
  
  
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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