REGIONAL MANAGERDRINKING WATER / WASTEWATERNORTHEAST MICHIGANPOSITION SUMMARYSpicer Group is seeking an experienced Drinking Water / Wastewater leader to serve as Regional Manager for one of Michigan's most established and opportunity-rich markets: Great Lakes Bay, the Thumb, and Northeast Michigan. This role is designed for a professional who is deeply connected to the region and someone who understands the municipalities, utilities, regulators, funding programs, and stakeholders that shape infrastructure decisions across this part of the state.
This role ensures profitability and financial health of the region, leads strategic planning efforts aligned with company goals, and drives growth through client engagement, business development, and cross-selling opportunities. This position plays a key role in strengthening client relationships, expanding market presence, and ensuring technical and operational excellence across the region, while upholding Spicer Group's core values and commitment to service quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProject and Financial Management- Responsible for overall financial health and performance of drinking water / wastewater within Northeast Michigan, including budget, investment allocation, and profitability as directed by the senior vice president
- Guide growth strategy for drinking water / wastewater service line -identifying market opportunities and aligning resources to meet future demand
- Executes risk management strategy; identifies and mitigates risk to Northeast Michigan operations, financial stability, and reputation
- Defines and analyzes problems in a timely manner and makes expedient, consistent decisions
- Serves as project manager on large multidisciplinary projects
Strategic Planning and Communication- Takes direction from designated regional vice president, director, senior vice president, and/or executive vice president on company goals and vision
- Participates in Regional Strategic Planning Committee and offers drinking water /wastewater market share growth strategy
- Establishes and maintains effective communications between technical service areas
- Holds regular group meetings to coordinate workload distribution
- Executes regional business development focused on drinking water / wastewater and coordinates upstream efforts
Client Engagement- Support and understand client challenges, funding realities, and long-range plans, connecting them with the right Spicer Group technical expertise to deliver value over time
- Development and execution of client maintenance plans
- Development of new clients within Northeast Michigan
- You will maintain and grow strong relationships for municipalities, authorities, and utility owners; State and regional agencies; Industry partners, contractors, and funding stakeholders
- Serves as client manager on projects as assigned by the regional/senior vice president
- Engage with local government and industry stakeholders to influence policies and secure project opportunities
- Performs community engagement within Northeast Michigan
- Implement mechanisms to collect and analyze client feedback, using insights to refine drinking water / wastewater offerings and improve client experience
- Your reputation and relationships will help position Spicer Group early in project planning conversations and long-term infrastructure programs
- Responsible for drinking water / wastewater service line growth within Northeast Michigan and collaborate with others to identify/pursue cross-selling opportunities
Collaboration and Leadership- Provide leadership for drinking water and wastewater services across Northeast Michigan, ensuring projects are delivered with technical excellence, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of local conditions, regulations, and client expectations
- Collaborate with drinking water / wastewater leaders to assemble the right teams for complex projects
- Partner with directors to ensure technical excellence and compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations for all technical service areas
- Works with directors to compile project teams and pursue regionally-vetted work
- May supervise employees, including completing annual performance reviews, managing attendance, and performance management
- Lead, mentor, and develop drinking water / wastewater professionals within the firm - creating an environment where people are challenged, supported, and proud of their work
- Collaborate with other regional managers to share best practices, align strategies, and pursue cross-regional business opportunities
- Collaborate with the marketing department and directors to compose and complete large and/or formal proposals
Physical presence is an essential function of this job. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS- Bachelors degree in related discipline, or experience equivalent
- Significant experience in drinking water and wastewater engineering, planning, or infrastructure delivery
- Established relationships within Northeast Michigan
- Experience leading complex municipal or utility projects from planning through delivery
- A background working with public funding programs, regulatory agencies, and local decision-makers
- Demonstrate competency in client management and engagement, project management, communication, financial management, and collaboration
- Proven ability to lead teams and mentor professionals
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to represent Spicer Group with clients, partners, and community stakeholders
- Ability to travel 50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Professional licensure (PE) and relevant certification(s) are strongly preferred
FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com.
