POSITION SUMMARY

This position is for a full-time, seasoned Senior Project Architect within the Planning and Architecture Service Group at Spicer Group. We are looking for a candidate with the dual ability to lead projects and support the Architectural team.

We offer a competitive salary inclusive of a bonus structure, reimbursement of continuing education, flexible working hours, and the technical equipment and support you need. We love what we do and have fun doing it. If you share our commitment to collaboration and our core values or stronger, safer, and smarter, we would like to talk to you.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, planning, and architecture company. We have offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Atlanta, Georgia. 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k)-match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more!

PAST PROJECTS

2021 to present – New Oakland County Sheriff’s Substation - $1 Million
2021 to present – New Frankenmuth Brewery Facilities - $5 Million
2015 to present – Packard Proving Grounds Master Planning and adaptive re-use - $15 million
2012 to Present – Saginaw Housing Commission Capital Needs and new residential facilities - $4 Million
2017 to present – Onekama Schools Sinking Fund Projects - $1 Million
2005 to present Owosso Schools Sinking Fund Projects and Additions - $50 Million
2021 – New Jerome Township Fire Station No. 1 - $2 Million
2021 – New Rogers City Fire Station - $1 Million
2021 – New Gerber Scout Ranch Bath house and Skeet Facilities - $350,000
2020 – Studio 23 Gallery renovations and new office facilities - $250,000
2020 - Saginaw County Sheriff Headquarters and Jail - $50 Million

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead group in development of Architectural projects involving renovations or new construction.
• Overseeing programming, design, development of construction documents and construction administration.
• Oversee financial performance of the group, maintain budget guidelines and profitability
• Manage Architectural projects in major segments of design where complex, multi-faceted, and coordinated work is required, directing assigned personnel, meeting cost and time schedules and producing quality results.
• Perform review for compliance with codes and standards. Prepare scope of work, cost proposals and contracts for potential work.
• Direct and manage Architects, Designers and Project Managers reporting to this position.
• Prepare workload projections and manage financial performance of the department.
• Conduct complex feasibility and operating studies aimed at evaluating alternative systems and methods.
• Coordinate client contact and maintain working relationships with existing and potential clients. Ensure contractual commitments are met and work is being performed according to the client's instructions.
• Perform Quality Control reviews and ensure consistency and high quality in all work product.
• Improve business development. Initiate and maintain contacts with key professionals and officials of other organizations and companies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional degree in Architecture is required
• Registered Architect in the state of MI required
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in architecture working on concurrent projects, collaborating with multiple design disciplines, and technical production projects.
• Municipal, Educational, and Public Housing project experience is preferred.
• Working experience with AutoCad and Microsoft Office Software
• Working knowledge and application of building codes and design standards required
• Strong written and oral presentation skills and excellent time management skills.
• Experience in a variety of project types, scale, and complexity; following projects from conception through completion.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

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