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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, I have the opportunity to work with hard-working people who know construction and are dedicated to building high-quality projects with communities, owners, architects, and subcontractors.
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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!
Spence Brothers is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce.
We provide equal employment opportunities for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military, or protected veteran status.
Current job openings
Proposal Coordinator | Saginaw
The Proposal Coordinator will assist with the preparation and submission of winning proposals and presentations. In this role, the Proposal Coordinator will work with cross-functional team members to help respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and manage the proposal development process to ensure on-time delivery of compelling, compliant, and well-written proposals and presentations.
The position involves researching, writing, and producing a high volume of client-facing documentation on behalf of our company in support of the firm’s business development efforts. This role will successfully communicate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders including, Project Management, Sales Teams, company leaders, and other subject matter experts, as needed – and thus, is a highly visible role.
The Proposal Coordinator should exhibit strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter, multitasker who works well under pressure, and follows through on tasks. We are looking for a strong team member who leads by example and keeps the team informed of changes.
Responsibilities
- Analyze RFQs, RFPs and RFIs to support and/or lead the development and submission of winning responses by working with bid/sales teams, internal experts, and contracted partners, as required.
- Participation in proposal/presentation kickoff and strategy meetings for proposal and presentation development.
- Work closely with business development teams, estimators, and project managers to assist with the development and application of “win strategies and themes” (considerate of strategic relationships, competitor intelligence, etc.) and articulate this message within the proposal and/or presentation.
- Solicit management reviews and approvals during proposal and presentation development
- Monitor proposal content to ensure compliance to submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and technical requirements.
- Research and gather information to include corporate information, service-offerings, relevant experience of the firm and its proposed team, and other materials, as required.
- Support the maintenance, augmentation, and improvement of the firm’s library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future submissions.
The ideal candidate would have
- BS/BA degree, or equivalent in relevant experience.
- Proven ability to work across organizations with effective communication and project management skills.
- Proven attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, writing, and grammar skills.
- Ability to work in a deadline-conscious, results-driven environment.
- Strong familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Project Engineer | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Project Engineer position to service our Great Lakes Bay market, based from our Saginaw office. There are a variety of tasks, as well as a variety of skills necessary to be successful in this important role within our company.
Responsibilities
- Manage submittal process for all Saginaw based projects
- Develop submittal logs
- Collect, review and submit LEED information
- Manage submittal process utilizing Procore
- Review submittals prior to submission
- Track and make follow up calls to subcontractors and architect
- Visit project jobsites as needed
- Assist Superintendents with jobsite tasks
- Assist with closeout process
- Prepare closeout logs
- Contact subcontractors and coordinate their submissions
- Review closeouts
- Assemble closeouts manuals
- Assist with document management for Saginaw-based projects
- Import and process drawings into Procore
- Import and process specifications into Procore
- Facilitate document scanning and storage into Procore
- Assist with Preconstruction & Estimating
- Participate in drawing and specification review process
- Develop Value Engineering ideas and create logs
- Attend Prebid Meetings
The ideal candidate would have
- Bachelors Degree in related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Can do / will do attitude
- Strong communication and organization skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with industry-standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with Procore
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Project Manager | Ann Arbor
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Project Manager position to service our Southern Michigan market, based from our Ann Arbor office.
Responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication with all project partners to ensure project success.
- Foster relationships with project partners to ensure the future success of the organization.
The ideal candidate would have
- 5 +years of construction experience.
- Bachelors Degree in engineering, construction, or business related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with industry-standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with concrete and carpentry ‘self-perform’ work preferred.
- OSHA 30 hr preferred
- Local experience and contractor knowledge preferred.
- Strong negotiation & dispute resolution skills required.
- Strong estimating skills required.
- Can do / will do attitude.
- The candidate must display strong communication and organization skills
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Construction Estimator | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a position for Hard Bid / Tradework Construction Estimating. This position is with our Great Lakes Bay Region Office, located in Saginaw, Michigan but would estimate projects throughout Michigan. There are a variety of tasks, as well as a variety of skills necessary to be successful in this important role within our company.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantity take offs from plans and specifications
- Prepare hard bid general contract (GC) bids
- Prepare concrete and general trades bid category bids
- Attend pre-bids, jobsite walk thru meetings, and post-bid meetings
- Assist corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid
- Assist Project Managers in buyout and issuing subcontracts
- Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
The ideal candidate would have
- 5+ years of commercial construction experience with an emphasis in estimating
- Four-year degree in an engineering or construction related field (Preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with industry standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Local experience and contractor knowledge
- Strong negotiation & dispute resolution skills required
- Can do / will do attitude
- The candidate must display strong communication and organization skills
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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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Laborer | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a General Laborer position to service our Northern Michigan market based from our Traverse City office.
Responsibilities
- Selective demo, concrete work, carpenter tending and small tool/equip use, maintenance and repair.
- 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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Cement Finisher | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Cement Finisher position to service our Great Lakes Bay market, based from our Saginaw office.
Responsibilities
- Place and finish concrete floors, decks, sidewalks, drives, and more.
- Projects would be generally located around the Great Lakes Bay Region in Michigan.
- Contact us for more information, (989) 752-0400.
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Cement Finisher | Ann Arbor
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Cement Finisher position to service our Southern Michigan market, based from our Ann Arbor office.
Responsibilities
- Place and finish concrete floors, decks, sidewalks, drives, and more.
- Projects would be generally located around Southern Michigan.
- Contact us for more information, (734) 213-6033.
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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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Field Superintendent | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Field Superintendent position to service our Mid Michigan market, based from our Saginaw office.
Responsibilities
- Overall Jobsite coordination/management.
- Produce and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate construction projects for General Contracting/Construction Management project deliveries.
- Manage and coordinate manpower for self-performed and subcontracted trade work.
The ideal candidate would have
- 5-10 years of experience in supervising Commercial Construction.
- Experience in managing projects in excess of $5 million.
- Proficiency in understanding building plans, specifications, and contractor scopes of work.
- Familiarity with MS Project, Outlook and Excel.
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Field Superintendent | Ann Arbor
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Field Superintendent position to service our Southern Michigan market, based from our Ann Arbor office.
Responsibilities
- Overall Jobsite coordination/management.
- Produce and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate construction projects for General Contracting/Construction Management project deliveries.
- Manage and coordinate manpower for self-performed and subcontracted trade work.
The ideal candidate would have
- 5-10 years of experience in supervising Commercial Construction.
- Experience in managing projects in excess of $5 million.
- Proficiency in understanding building plans, specifications, and contractor scopes of work.
- Familiarity with MS Project, Outlook and Excel.
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Field Superintendent | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Field Superintendent position to service our Northern Michigan market, based from our Traverse City office.
Responsibilities
- Overall Jobsite coordination/management.
- Produce and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate construction projects for General Contracting/Construction Management project deliveries.
- Manage and coordinate manpower for self-performed and subcontracted trade work.
The ideal candidate would have
- 5-10 years of experience in supervising Commercial Construction.
- Experience in managing projects in excess of $5 million.
- Proficiency in understanding building plans, specifications, and contractor scopes of work.
- Familiarity with MS Project, Outlook and Excel.
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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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