Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Traverse City team. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic construction team, assisting with project coordination, document management, and subcontractor communication.

Responsibilities

Manage submittal process for project(s)

• 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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree or in the process of achieving a Degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Can do / will do attitude
• Strong communication and organization skills

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency with industry standard scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
• Experience with Procore

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Perform a great deal of reaching, bending, balancing, kneeling, crawling, turning & twisting (180 degrees)
• Perform considerable climbing, lifting, carrying
• Able to walk, sit, stand and bend
• May need to traverse uneven ground
• Able to use hand to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle to feel objects or tools, be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and forms
• Able to talk, listen, hear and see
• Lift 50 to 80 lbs as necessary, possibly several times daily
• Work in weather conditions common to this area including heat, cold, rain and snow
• May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, 401K with company match and ESOP.

EEOC Statement

Spence Brothers is 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.

About the Company

Spence Brothers has built trust and important facilities that have helped our communities thrive for over 130 years. Our legacy continues as a trusted leader in Construction Management, Design/Build, and General Contracting services throughout Michigan. We are proud to build facilities that impact all parts of our community, ranging from small projects for non-profit organizations to large corporate facilities. Big or small, Spence Brothers is recognized far and wide for our commitment to quality and dependability by clients, subcontractors, and designers.