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At FED Design/Builders, we strive to give employees a flexible, supportive, challenging, and engaging work environment. If you’re interested in working with our successful team — whether as an employee or subcontractor — we encourage you to browse our open opportunities and get in touch with our team. We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in FED Design/Builders! Feel free to browse and learn more about our open positions below. If you find a good fit, please fill out the ‘Job Interest Submission Form’ below the job description to get in touch with our Human Resources team.

Commercial Construction Estimator

Commercial Construction Estimator

777 West Cedar Avenue, Suite 203, Gladwin, Michigan | www.fedcorp.com

Full-time position: Onsite employment in Gladwin, Michigan.

Salary: $65,000+ based on experience

 

Position Summary:

An ideal candidate for our Estimator position would have high levels of accuracy and be able to manage a fast-paced workload. Supporting qualifications are someone who pays great attention to detail, holds high standards for creating accurate estimates, and has experience in estimating across multiple divisions. An Estimator should have excellent customer service and communication skills to create professional relationships with our subcontractors. We are looking for a team player that matches our culture and core values and wants to grow their career with us. Commercial Construction experience is a requirement.

FED Corporation’s Culture

At FED, our goal is to become a 100-million-dollar company, and we are on track to do that in the coming years. Our employees are rewarded based on results, and we strive to ensure that each person has a healthy work-life balance. Our office environment is structured for a culture with strong team ethics, self-motivators, and upward mobility.

FED Corporation’s Mission Statement

FED Corporation creates quality relationships and structures with our clients through our design and build process.

FED Corporation’s Core Values

  • INTEGRITY:We Honor Our Customers Through An Excellent Construction Experience.
  • QUALITY:We Construct World-Class Buildings To Be Proud Of.
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE:We Go Above And Beyond To Deliver Excellent Results.

Objectives and Competencies:

Typical duties of an Estimator would include the following requirements of the position:

  • Accepting goals from the Chief Estimator to achieve an aggressive bid-hit-win ratio.
  • Successfully hitting all owner-committed bid due dates.
  • Uphold a professional representation of FED Corporation to subcontractors and clients.
  • Be confident in their ability to lead and take charge of a project.
  • Coordinate all proposals and bid requirements at the direction of your supervisor.
  • Maintain accurate estimating workbook templates.
  • Update and maintain a cost history library.
  • Review final completed job costs compared to bid estimate with Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
  • Manage company master sub-list database and bid request software.
  • Assist all our Project Managers with change order pricing as needed.
  • Set up project bid request software and track subcontractors bidding jobs weekly.
  • Visit job sites before bidding to review site conditions and general conditions.

Education and Experience: Minimum five years of experience estimating at a commercial construction level or related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, PlanSwift, and CostX are preferred. Experience in estimating supply and erect of pre-engineered metal buildings is beneficial.

Physical Requirements: Individual will be required to perform desk-required functions for much of their day. Sitting, bending, filing, and stretching are included. Travel to visit potential job sites will be required for this position. Employee must be able to sit in a vehicle for an extended period and walk on construction sites that may contain uneven or elevated terrain.

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, FED Corporation recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and we actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company.

FED Corporation’s Employee Benefits

  • Competitive bi-weekly pay
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Measured incentive bonuses
  • Holiday pay
  • 401k Enrollment with employer match
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Steel Erector

Steel Erector

777 West Cedar Avenue, Suite 203, Gladwin, Michigan | www.fedcorp.com

Full-time position:  Travel required, based in Gladwin, Michigan

Salary: $16-$30/hour based on experience


Position Summary
:

FED is searching for Steel Erectors to add to our labor crew. This position requires physical labor, and all work is performed on a job site. This person should be timely, driven, and excited to be a part of a motivated and hard-working team. Candidates should care about the work they perform and enjoy working on a project they can take ownership of from start to finish. This position requires excellent communication skills, adaptability, and positive values. We are looking for a team player that matches our culture and core values and wants to grow their career with us.


FED Corporation’s Culture

At FED, our goal is to become a 100-million-dollar company, and we are on track to do that in the coming years. Our employees are rewarded based on results, and we strive to ensure that each person has a healthy work-life balance. Our office environment is structured for a culture with strong team ethics, self-motivators, and upward mobility.


FED Corporation’s Mission Statement

We are courageous in our pursuit of building quality structures and strive for strong customer relationships.


FED Corporation’s Core Values

INTEGRITY: We Honor Our Customers Through An Excellent Construction Experience.

QUALITY: We Construct World-Class Buildings To Be Proud Of.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: We Go Above And Beyond To Deliver Excellent Results.


Objectives and Competencies
:

Typical duties of Steel Erector would include the following requirements of the position:

  • Erecting steel
  • Install insulation
  • Install sheeting, roofing, and walls
  • Erect mezzanines and handrails as required
  • Structural steel fabrication and erecting
  • Capable of being certified to operate equipment
  • Able to work at heights

 

Education and Experience:  Steel construction experience is preferred, but training is available for motivated and reliable individuals.


Physical Requirements:  
You must be able to work on your feet for extended periods in all forms of weather. The employee will be asked to lift and move materials by bending and reaching.


Commitment to Diversity:
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, FED Corporation recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We actively foster inclusion in all forms within our company.


FED Corporation’s Employee Benefits

  • Competitive bi-weekly pay
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Measured incentive bonuses
  • Holiday pay
  • 401k Enrollment with employer match

Did this position catch your eye? If yes, send me your resume! For best consideration, please include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to:  Laura@fedcorp.com

If interested in this position, complete the form below.

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Project Engineer /Drafting Designer

Project Engineer /Drafting Designer

777 West Cedar Avenue, Suite 203, Gladwin, Michigan | www.fedcorp.com

Full-time position:  Onsite employment in Gladwin, Michigan

Salary: $45,000 -$70,000 based on experience

 

Position Summary:

FED is searching for a Project Engineer/Drafting Designer as an addition to our team who can efficiently complete a job from start to finish with extreme detail and customer service in mind. A Project Engineer/Drafting Designer should be confident in their ability to work with others and take direction from supervision while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. An employee in this position must be adaptable and capable of paying attention to detail. A strong knowledge of Procore would be beneficial to this position. We are looking for a team player that matches our culture and core values and wants to grow their career with us.

 

FED Corporation’s Culture

At FED, our goal is to become a 100-million-dollar company, and we are on track to do that in the coming years. Our employees are rewarded based on results, and we strive to ensure that each person has a healthy work-life balance. Our office environment is structured for a culture with strong team ethics, self-motivators, and upward mobility.

 

FED Corporation’s Mission Statement

FED Corporation creates quality relationships and structures with our clients through our design and build process.

 

FED Corporation’s Core Values

INTEGRITY: We Honor Our Customers Through An Excellent Construction Experience.

QUALITY: We Construct World-Class Buildings To Be Proud Of.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: We Go Above And Beyond To Deliver Excellent Results.

 

Objectives and Competencies:

Typical duties of our Project Engineer would include the following requirements of the position:

  • Work with commercial building subcontractors and Project Managers.
  • Ability to take direction from the Senior Project Manager Assistant regarding the prioritization and delegation of assigned tasks.
  • Understand the process of Change Orders, File Management, Submittals, Notice of Commencements, and Warranties.
  • Outstanding management and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Self-paced and able to hold themselves accountable to schedules and tasks.
  • Knowledge of Procore is required.
  • Ability to support multiple Project Managers on project engineering and all corresponding tasks.
  • Technically focused on growth in the Construction Management Field.
  • Manage the flow of all job submittals and the request for information.
  • Effectively verify commitment descriptions and scopes of work.
  • Manage change events as deemed by the Project Management team.
  • Ability to structure plans, specifications, bulletins, and addendums within Procore and Job File.
  • Assist in the job permitting process.
  • Involvement and support of job transition from Estimating to Construction.
  • Task-oriented to assist with contract buyout duties.
  • Responsible for the management of construction drawings and related documents.

Typical duties of our Drafting Designer would include the following requirements of the position:

  • Effective communication skills and support mechanisms to efficiently create vision packages, renderings, and support all designs related to our projects.
  • Time-oriented to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret and identify the vision of the client when creating designs.
  • Experience in construction best practices for commercial and industrial structures.
  • Proper application of floor space design and workspace dynamics while maintaining efficiency.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketch Up.
  • Follow project rules, policies, and procedures that FED has established through the customer’s contract.
  • Provide support to Project Managers for shop drawing reviews specific to accuracy and detail.
  • Uphold a professional representation of FED Corporation to subcontractors and clients.

 

Education and Experience:  Two (2) years in commercial drafting and design with construction-related experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, Microsoft Office, Procore, and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to sit for extended periods of time in a computer office setting.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, FED Corporation recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and we actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company.

 

FED Corporation’s Employee Benefits

  • Competitive bi-weekly pay
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Measured incentive bonuses
  • Holiday pay
  • 401k Enrollment with employer match

Did this position catch your eye? If yes, send me your resume! For best consideration, please include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to:  Laura@fedcorp.com

Apply For This Position


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