Regional Manager

Spicer Group•New Philadelphia, OH

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Spicer Group is seeking an experienced construction leader to serve as Regional Manager for Ohio. This role is designed for a hands-on civil and construction professional with strong field experience delivering municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure construction projects and a proven ability to lead a technical Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team. The Regional Manager is responsible for leading construction operations across Ohio—ensuring safe, high-quality project delivery, effective contract administration, and strong performance against schedule and budget. This role drives profitability and regional growth through client engagement, business development, and collaboration across service lines, while developing and supporting field staff, inspectors, and construction engineering professionals. This position plays a key role in strengthening client relationships, expanding market presence, and ensuring technical and operational excellence in construction services, while upholding Spicer Group’s core values and commitment to service quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or experience equivalent
Significant experience in construction engineering and inspection
Established relationships within Ohio
Experience leading complex municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure construction projects from planning through delivery
Demonstrate competency in client management and engagement, project management, communication, financial management, and collaboration
Proven ability to lead and mentor field inspectors and construction engineering staff
Strong communication skills and the confidence to represent Spicer Group with clients, partners, and community stakeholders
Ability to travel 50%

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure (PE) and relevant certification(s) are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead Ohio Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) project delivery for municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure construction—driving performance across safety, quality, schedule, budget, and public impact
Provide day-to-day oversight of field inspection and construction engineering staff; assign coverage, verify staffing levels, and ensure the right technical expertise is available for each phase of construction
Direct contract administration activities including submittals, RFIs, field clarifications, change orders, claims support, and documentation in accordance with owner requirements and project specifications
Ensure consistent field documentation and reporting (daily reports, quantities, test results, photos, and correspondence) and maintain organized project records to support pay items and dispute resolution
Oversee measurement and payment processes, including pay estimates and quantity tracking, to support accurate invoicing and timely collection of accounts receivable
Establish and enforce QA/QC practices for CEI services, including inspection checklists, materials testing coordination, nonconformance tracking, and corrective action follow-through
Manage project financial performance for CEI work in Ohio—monitoring budgets, labor utilization, scope changes, and profitability; escalating risks and variances as needed
Serve as Project Manager and/or Construction Manager on complex construction assignments, coordinating with designers, owners, contractors, and agencies to resolve issues quickly and keep work moving
Align Ohio CEI operations with regional leadership goals, emphasizing field execution, inspector coverage, safety culture, and consistent delivery standards
Participate in Regional Strategic Planning to identify Ohio construction/CEI market opportunities, delivery gaps, and staffing needs (inspection, materials testing, construction engineering) to meet future demand
Establish clear, responsive communication between field staff, project management, design teams, and clients to resolve constructability issues quickly and document decisions
Hold regular operations meetings to coordinate CEI staffing, inspector schedules, workload balancing, and rapid support for field issues, documentation needs, and owner requests
Execute regional business development focused on Ohio construction/CEI services—coordinating with design teams to pursue work where strong construction oversight improves outcomes and reduces owner risk
Understand owner and agency construction-phase challenges (safety, schedule constraints, traffic control, funding requirements, documentation) and connect them with the right Spicer Group CEI expertise to deliver successful projects
Develop and execute client maintenance plans focused on construction programs—staying engaged from pre-bid through closeout to support consistent delivery and repeat work
Develop new CEI clients and construction programs within Ohio, positioning Spicer Group as a trusted partner for construction oversight and risk reduction
Maintain and grow strong relationships with municipalities, utilities, and public agencies; contractors and construction partners; and funding stakeholders supporting Ohio infrastructure programs
Serve as client manager on CEI/construction assignments as directed by the regional/senior vice president, providing executive-level visibility and issue escalation
Engage with local government and industry stakeholders to influence construction program decisions, procurement approaches, and delivery strategies that create CEI opportunities
Support community engagement tied to active construction programs, helping owners communicate impacts (traffic, access, utilities) and project benefits
Implement mechanisms to collect and act on client feedback during construction to improve CEI responsiveness, documentation quality, and overall owner experience
Leverage your reputation and relationships to position Spicer Group early in construction program planning conversations, helping owners prepare for procurement, sequencing, and construction-phase risk management
Responsible for Ohio construction/CEI service growth and collaborate across service lines to identify opportunities where design + construction oversight delivery provides added value
Provide leadership for Ohio construction/CEI services—ensuring inspectors and construction engineers deliver consistent field oversight, thorough documentation, and practical issue resolution aligned with plans, specs, and owner requirements
Assemble and support CEI teams for complex construction projects (field inspection, construction engineering, materials testing coordination), matching experience levels to project risk and complexity
Partner with directors and technical leaders to ensure CEI deliverables meet applicable standards, specifications, and owner/agency requirements, and that field staff are trained on documentation and QA/QC expectations