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Come work with us!
We are always looking for great people!
Our culture at Spence Brothers is made up of simple ideals that reflect the ongoing efforts and pride we take in creating buildings with purpose. We look for great people driven to help organizations and our communities thrive. From the front desk to the corner office, we see ourselves as stakeholders in every project’s success as well as every relationship’s success.
Working here requires great dedication, thought and execution to keep our construction engine running smoothly and safely – and our track record is outstanding for bringing on the best talent to contribute to Spence Brothers’ mission and values as we continue to grow as a company.
If you have the passion, drive and attitude it takes to support our legacy of construction excellence, check out the job openings below or submit your resume for general consideration.
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Teamwork and communication. These are the best things Spence Brothers bring to the job site. Running a smooth project saves time and money!
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At Spence Brothers, hard work, integrity, and a passion for construction are commonly shared values of the people I am fortunate to work with.
General submission
Don’t see an opening in your field? make a general submission!
We are always searching for those who can contribute to our company’s success. Submit your resume below and let us know how you’re interested!
General Submission Form
Spence Brothers is committed to promoting diversity in the workforce.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Current job openings
Construction Superintendent | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager, is looking to fill a Construction Superintendent position to service our Northern Michigan market, based out of our Traverse City office.
The Construction Superintendent will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas to maintain the safety of workers. The Construction Superintendent should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties and be able to establish a timeline for completion.
Responsibilities
- The Construction Superintendent is responsible for overall construction job site coordination and management.
- The Construction Superintendent will provide daily leadership and direction to Spence Brothers and sub-contractors.
- The Construction Superintendent will ensure quality, cost, schedule and client satisfaction goals are being met.
- Act as a safety champion on all projects and lead by example by ensuring safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed. Report when workers are not following company safety procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain records and provide the Project Manager updates regarding changes in scope and schedule.
- The Construction Superintendent will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project completion.
- Develop and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate construction projects for the delivery of General Contracting/Construction Management projects.
- Manage and coordinate manpower for both self-performed and subcontracted trade work.
The ideal candidate would have
- 5-10 years of experience supervising commercial construction
- Experience in managing projects that exceed $5 million in value
- Understanding of construction management processes
- Proficiency in reading and comprehending blueprints, building plans, schematics, specifications, and contractor scopes of work
- Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and supervisory skills are critical to the success of the construction superintendent
- Expert problem solving and planning skills are imperative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- Experience with construction management software such as ProCore and Bluebeam
- OSHA certification preferred
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Concrete Construction Superintendent | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Concrete Construction Superintendent position to service our Northern Michigan market, based from our Traverse City office.
Responsibilities encompass the total supervision of all concrete operations at the site to which the individual is assigned. Superintendent must ensure that all employees and subcontractors are working in strict adherence to plans, specifications, schedule, safety, and corporate standards within the confines of the project’s established budget while maintaining a clean and organized job site.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of concrete construction including layout, foundations, walls, formwork, rebar installation, fine grading, slab prep, SOG placements, SOMD, elevated slabs, and site concrete.
- Demonstrate productivity, organization and leadership. Instill this in your crew.
- Organize and oversee field labor to ensure strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Ensure execution of work within the project’s budget in terms of manpower, production, and material expenditures.
- Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines, hazard awareness, and solutions.
- Ensure strict compliance with contract documents and quality control programs.
- Conducting and/or attending pre-construction, progress, and other project meetings.
- Always look out for the best interests of Spence Brothers and its employees.
- Manage project changes. Ensure the most up-to-date contract documents are being used. Prevent re-work and “not-in-contract” work.
- Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestone dates, productivity and overall completion dates are met.
- Manage and look-ahead no less than three weeks to proactively identify issues and facilitate solutions.
- Coordination of work alongside other subcontractors to ensure a safe, productive and organized execution of work.
- Accurately tracking and reporting the time of manpower responsible to oversee.
- Coded time, material, equipment, and subcontractor-billing for proper job costing.
- Ensure strict adherence to proper safety and incident reporting procedures, immediately reporting problems/issues to the attention of the Safety Director.
The ideal candidate would have
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising concrete construction preferred.
- Current safety credentials including OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR preferred.
- Layout/surveying capabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of, and experience adhering to, OSHA guidelines.
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and effectively communicate this understanding to others.
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with construction project management software (Procore, preferred).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office & Excel.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Knowledge of, and strong dedication to, safety and quality control procedures.
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Concrete Construction Superintendent | Ann Arbor
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Concrete Construction Superintendent position to service our Southern Michigan market, based from our Ann Arbor office.
Responsibilities encompass the total supervision of all concrete operations at the site to which the individual is assigned. Superintendent must ensure that all employees and subcontractors are working in strict adherence to plans, specifications, schedule, safety, and corporate standards within the confines of the project’s established budget while maintaining a clean and organized job site.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of concrete construction including layout, foundations, walls, formwork, rebar installation, fine grading, slab prep, SOG placements, SOMD, elevated slabs, and site concrete.
- Demonstrate productivity, organization and leadership. Instill this in your crew.
- Organize and oversee field labor to ensure strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Ensure execution of work within the project’s budget in terms of manpower, production, and material expenditures.
- Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines, hazard awareness, and solutions.
- Ensure strict compliance with contract documents and quality control programs.
- Conducting and/or attending pre-construction, progress, and other project meetings.
- Always look out for the best interests of Spence Brothers and its employees.
- Manage project changes. Ensure the most up-to-date contract documents are being used. Prevent re-work and “not-in-contract” work.
- Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestone dates, productivity and overall completion dates are met.
- Manage and look-ahead no less than three weeks to proactively identify issues and facilitate solutions.
- Coordination of work alongside other subcontractors to ensure a safe, productive and organized execution of work.
- Accurately tracking and reporting the time of manpower responsible to oversee.
- Coded time, material, equipment, and subcontractor-billing for proper job costing.
- Ensure strict adherence to proper safety and incident reporting procedures, immediately reporting problems/issues to the attention of the Safety Director.
The ideal candidate would have
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising concrete construction preferred.
- Current safety credentials including OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR preferred.
- Layout/surveying capabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of, and experience adhering to, OSHA guidelines.
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and effectively communicate this understanding to others.
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with construction project management software (Procore, preferred).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office & Excel.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Knowledge of, and strong dedication to, safety and quality control procedures.
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Carpenter Foreman | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Carpenter Foreman position to service our Northern Michigan market based from our Traverse City office.
Responsibilities
- Projects would be generally located around Northern Michigan.
- Contact us for more information, (231) 947-7824.
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Carpenter | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Carpenter position to service our Mid Michigan market, based from our Saginaw office.
Responsibilities
- Perform concrete formwork, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, selective demo, and install doors/hardware/windows. Perform rough and finish carpentry in the alteration and construction of buildings, cabinets, and specialty wood items.
- Contact us for more information, (989) 752-0400.
- Projects would be generally located around Mid-Michigan.
- Does not necessarily have to possess skill or experience in all capacities. Apprenticeship programs are available.
The ideal candidate would have
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Carpenter | Ann Arbor
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Carpenter position to service our Southern Michigan market, based from our Ann Arbor office.
Responsibilities
- Perform concrete formwork, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, selective demo, and install doors/hardware/windows. Perform rough and finish carpentry in the alteration and construction of buildings, cabinets, and specialty wood items.
- Contact us for more information, (734) 213-6033.
- Projects would be generally located around Ann Arbor, MI.
- Does not necessarily have to possess skill or experience in all capacities. Apprenticeship programs are available.
The ideal candidate would have
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Carpenter | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Carpenter position to service our Northern Michigan market based from our Traverse City office.
Responsibilities
- Perform concrete formwork, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, selective demo, and install doors/hardware/windows. Perform rough and finish carpentry in the alteration and construction of buildings, cabinets, and specialty wood items.
- Contact us for more information, (231) 947-7824.
- Projects would be generally located around Northern Michigan.
- Does not necessarily have to possess skill or experience in all capacities. Apprenticeship programs are available.
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General Laborer | All locations
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a General Labor position for our construction projects throughout Michigan.
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