Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job! Construction Representative We have a career opportunity for a Construction Representative who will work with a broad range of construction projects. In this role you will be responsible for the daily inspection and documentation of infrastructure projects including road, water main, and sewer construction, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the construction group. The Impact You Will Have: • Review and assure project supervisor of the adequacy of budget and schedule. • Perform construction observation of construction activities and follow applicable project procedures. • Maintain a field book in accordance with project procedures. • Perform measurements of construction work performed and quantity calculations of pay items. • Prepare Inspector’s Daily Reports and other project documentation as required by the project procedures and as directed by the project supervisor. • Report to the project supervisor on the progress of work, including technical issues, the status of work remaining to be done, and any noted deficiencies. • Review plans, specifications, and submittals relating to assigned work. • Provide design or other professional assistance to project managers. • Maintain company-owned vehicle or other equipment assigned for use on the project. What You Will Need: • BS in Civil or Construction Engineering or in a related engineering curriculum required, EIT preferred. • 0-2 years of working experience with DOT is preferred. • Recent college grads are highly encouraged to apply! • Experience working on field projects desired. • Experience utilizing ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Geopak, and/or AutoCAD is desirable. • Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills. • Strong organization and ability to perform services efficiently and within budgets and schedules. • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. • Good driving record and valid driver's license. Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch! At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch! Professional Development • Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders • Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses • Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions • Personalized training and career development plans with your manager • Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications • Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement Retirement Benefits • Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge • Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%) Work/Life Balance • Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role) • Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career • Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events • Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement Employee Engagement • At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis. Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com
See More Details >>The Commercial Construction Administrator will be responsible for administering construction-related aspects of the loan closing, construction funding, and loan servicing process for all commercial construction loans. This role involves direct interaction with members, addressing inquiries, preparing correspondence, and managing all forms of communication. This role collaborates closely with both the loan officer and the member to collect necessary documentation and support ongoing monitoring and reporting of the commercial loan portfolio. Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite or hybrid at our East Lansing Headquarters. Department Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm ET. An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. Benefits: • 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums • Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays • 401(k) with a company match • Tuition Reimbursement • Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Learn more about our benefits here Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Level I - • Ensure all required construction documentation is collected prior to loan closing. • Create, maintain, and enter construction loan disbursement files in the construction loan platform. • Evaluate draw requests and recommend approval or denial of funding. • Order and/or review due diligence reports such as title updates, inspection reports, environmental reports, third party budget reviews; flag issues for each draw request. • Track insurance requirements from loan closing through the construction period. • Monitor construction project timelines using a tracking schedule. • Provide basic guidance on construction risk management procedures to members and loan originators. • Serve as a liaison between lenders, members, and third parties to provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain proactive communication. • Manage an active construction pipeline of renewal loan requests while tracking maturing loans to ensure timely renewals. • Support property inspections and tracking for the commercial real estate portfolio. • Understand the Credit Union's policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability for managing operational risks. Adhere to established internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain the integrity of credit union operations. • Perform other duties as assigned Level II - • All the Commercial Construction Administrator I duties and responsibilities • Analyze construction data and inspection reports to identify issues and trends. • Monitor construction budgets and timelines, reporting delays or overruns. • Ensure compliance with construction loan policies; obtain necessary waivers. • Assist in reviewing environmental reports and documenting findings in memos. • Identify missing or inadequate documentation during loan closings and draw requests. • Review collateral documentation to ensure it aligns with loan requirements. • Monitor project compliance with approved budgets and contract service agreements. • Maintain awareness of updates to loan policies, construction regulations, and procedures. Senior Level - • All the Commercial Construction Administrator I and II duties and responsibilities • Lead analysis and reporting of complex construction loan issues and risks. • Provide expert-level guidance on construction risk management and policy interpretation. • Review and make recommendations on significant policy exceptions and material issues. • Assess environmental risk for complex commercial projects and communicate findings. • Oversee the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance and performance. • Collaborate with internal departments to improve construction loan administration processes. • Represent the Credit Union in communications with lead or participating lenders regarding construction risk. • Support audit readiness and ensure all documentation meets regulatory and internal standards. • Handle all other duties as assigned, including special projects or process improvements. Job Requirements: Level I, II and Senior: • High School Diploma or Equivalent required. • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, sales, or related field, or equivalent combination of work experience and education. • Experience with computer operations and required systems. Competencies: • Core Competencies that must be demonstrated by all Credit Union employees include Communicate, Navigate Change & Evolve, Solve Problems & Make Decisions, Plan, Prioritize, and Achieve, and Collaborate. • Functional Competencies: • Detail Oriented - Ensures information is complete and accurate. Adheres to processes as outlined. Follows up to ensure quality and completion of work. • Documentation - Demonstrates knowledge of documentation procedures. Tracks changes, makes updates, and relays important information • Initiative - Takes proactive and prompt action to accomplish work goals. Takes action to achieve results beyond requirements. • Organization - Arranges work in a systematic way either on small or large scales. • Process Improvement - Spots processes that need improving and can implement those changes. • Process Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and department or Credit Union processes, and utilizes this knowledge to inform decisions. • Resourcefulness - Creatively copes with difficult situations or unusual problems. Solves problems and achieves results in the face of obstacles and constraints. • Superior Service - Adopts, effectively uses, and champions new technology. Understands and shares technological information used within the position. • Systems Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of specific Credit Union programs and applications and successfully navigates these systems. • Teamwork - Works well with internal and cross-functional teams to achieve individual, team, department, and/or organizational goals. Values diverse perspectives and working with others to achieve the best outcome possible. • Time Management - Manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period. • Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment, and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage. • Occasionally needs to move about inside of an office area. • Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure. • Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 25 pounds for transport between areas of buildings. • This position can work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements. Disclaimer: • Please note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate. • MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY This position is for a full-time Construction Engineer in our Construction Services Group in our Saginaw, St. Johns, East Lansing, Dundee, and Bingham Farms office locations. THE COMPANY Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. We have offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Atlanta, Georgia. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k)-match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more! A TYPICAL DAY ON THE JOB • Acts as client, contractor, and project manager liaison for the construction of municipal and MDOT infrastructure projects. • Observation of construction work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications, examining workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards, and maintaining detailed records of work performed by contractors. • Communicates directly with clients and owners, holds and attends meetings, reviews shop drawings, performs quantity take offs, and generates preliminary estimates of cost. • Performs office technician duties such as reviewing certified payrolls, reviewing IDR’s for compliance to standards, generating pay estimates and contract modifications. • Familiarity with MDOT specifications, standard plans, and work practice is preferred. • Conducts material testing as related to: grout inspection and testing, HMA sampling, concrete sampling and testing, aggregate sampling, mechanical testing of aggregates, compaction testing for granular, aggregate, clay, and HMA materials. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering • E.I.T. or P.E., a plus • Construction inspection experience, preferably in the areas of municipal infrastructure, MDOT Road, and Bridge Construction • Valid driver’s license
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in East Lansing, MI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, equivalent to approximately $1,019 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Mason Tenders' Training Fund offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $1,250 per week for experienced professionals.
