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SPENCE BROTHERS CAREERS
Career opportunities
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.
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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
Project Manager | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager, is looking to fill a Project Manager position. This position is with our Great Lakes Bay Region Office, located in Saginaw, 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
- 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
- Four-year degree in engineering, construction, or business related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with industry standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with Procore
- Experience with concrete and carpentry ‘self-perform’ work preferred
- OSHA 30 hr preferred
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Project Accountant | Saginaw
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a position for a Project Accountant. This position is with our Great Lakes Bay Region Office, located in Saginaw, 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
Primary Activities (risk control)
- Process subcontractor and vendor payments
- Scan/import invoices and billings (sworn statements, waivers) into Timberscan
- Review subcontractor and supplier invoices for accuracy and cost code in Timberscan
- Coordinate subcontractor invoicing with AR for billing to owner
- Review subcontractor sworn statements for accuracy
- Obtain waivers for all sub-tier contractors and vendors
- Obtain and validate subcontractor insurance information (based on subcontract or owner standards) and input into Procore
- Control release of subcontractor checks based on receipt of necessary documents
- Incorporate invoices, sworn statements, waiver and payment information with Procore
Contract Administration
- Order bonds and insurance certificates per owner contract requirements
- Assist project manager with contract and change order management
Secondary Activities (general administration)
- Support estimating and bid efforts
- Help with bid day activities
- Call subs for bid responses
- Order drawings, specs
- Backup of phones and other front desk duties
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail & overnight shipments
- Process outbound letters
- Order office, copier/printer, kitchen/restroom supplies
- Miscellaneous office duties as needed to support estimating, project management and sales/marketing. Cross-trained to back up Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
The ideal candidate would have
- A 2 year degree in an accounting related field or 4 years of equivalent experience or some combination thereof.
- Strong understanding MS Office suite products and Excel in particular.
- Previous experience with Sage 300 (formerly Timberline) accounting software and Procore project management software is desirable, but not required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The candidate should be well organized and capable of carrying out tasks independently.
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Project Manager | Ann Arbor
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager, is looking to fill a Project Manager position within our Ann Arbor 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
- 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
- Four-year degree in engineering, construction, or business related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with industry standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with Procore
- Experience with concrete and carpentry ‘self-perform’ work preferred
- OSHA 30 hr preferred
Apply to this position
Project Manager | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager, is looking to fill a Project Manager position within our Traverse City 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
- 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
- Four-year degree in engineering, construction, or business related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with industry standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with Procore
- 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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Project Engineer | Traverse City
Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager is looking to fill a Project Engineer position to service our Northern Michigan market, based from our Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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
- Associates Degree (minimum)
- Construction Related Degree Preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Proficiency with industry standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with Procore is a plus
- Can do / will do attitude
- The candidate must display strong communication and organization skills
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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.
Apply to this position
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.
Apply to this position
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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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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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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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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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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