POSITION SUMMARY This position is for a full-time Construction Technician 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 • Acting 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, hold and attend meetings, review shop drawings, perform quantity take offs, generate 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: 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 • High school diploma • Construction inspection experience, preferably in the areas of municipal infrastructure, MDOT Road, and Bridge Construction • Valid driver’s license
See More Details >>Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a growing concrete contracting company who is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of our concrete contracting business. This role will oversee daily accounting functions, help lead the month-end close process, manage project-related financial reporting, and ensure compliance with construction industry accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong job cost accounting experience and a background in the construction or subcontracting sector. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in managing the general ledger, including job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and construction industry standards. • Oversee the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing functions. • Prepare monthly financial statements, job profitability reports, and cash flow forecasts. • Support the Controller in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations. • Maintain accurate records for project contracts, change orders, billings, and retention. • Collaborate with project managers and estimators to track budgets, costs, and project performance. • Ensure compliance with state and federal tax filings, including sales/use tax and subcontractor reporting. • Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasting. • Help coordinate external audits, banking relationships, and insurance documentation. • Continuously evaluate and improve internal controls and accounting systems. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred). • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in construction or contracting (concrete, civil, or general contractor preferred). • Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or QuickBooks with job cost modules). • Strong understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition. • Solid knowledge of GAAP and construction industry standards. • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for working with both field and office personnel. Preferred Skills: • Experience with union payroll or certified payroll reporting. • Familiarity with AIA billing and lien waiver processes. • Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling.
See More Details >>Temp To Full-Time Qualified craftsmen basic hiring criteria ? Rigging skills-Must be familiar with chokers, crane signals, center of gravity and rigging ratings. ? Layout skills-Able to follow a sketch or drawing and layout out holes or other members. ? Welding skills- Be able to Tack parts and be interested and dedicated to acquiring certifications. ? Team Player- Must work well in a small group and communicate fluidly with coworkers. ? Follow Instructions-Must be able to follow a plan set for the day and be motivated to reach daily and weekly goals set for the crew. ? Work at heights-Able to work being tied off in and out of a man basket. ? Equipment Operating -Have some Experience in operating an all-terrain for truck, condor and scissor lift. ? Safety Minded-Must believe and know that safety is important in all tasks and be willing to wear required PPE to perform tasks. ? Present- must be able to work 40 hours a week and occasional overtime. ? Clean Background-Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. ? Willing to learn- Must be able to adapt to certain ways of doing tasks and able to learn new tasks from piers and management. Job Requirements Candidates must be “fit to work” • Manual dexterity • Bend over and reach over head • Work on knees for short periods of time • Ability to stand for extended periods of time • Ability to lift 75 lbs. • Good vision Must pass welding test Arc, MIG, TIG, Flux-core Basic math skills required. Ability to read blueprints Possess valid driver’s license Have reliable transportation Pass a criminal background check Pass a drug test
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Saginaw, MI, typically involves enrolling in an apprenticeship program, which combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four years, requiring extensive hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 225 masonry workers in Saginaw, with an average weekly wage of $1,150. The employment outlook for masonry workers in Saginaw is stable, with a steady demand for skilled workers to replace those retiring, ensuring a consistent need for new entrants into the trade. This career path offers strong earning potential, with experienced masons often earning over $108,000 annually.
