Location | Novi, Michigan
Employment Type | Full-Time
Oliver / Hatcher Construction is a trusted full-service construction management and general contracting firm built on strong relationships and decades of experience. Since 1995, we’ve delivered over 40 million square feet of projects across diverse markets—primarily in Southeastern Michigan and throughout the U.S.
Our success starts with our people. We’re proud to have a team that lives by our core values:
• Love what you do
• Do what’s right, every time
• Be relationship-driven
These principles guide everything we do, fostering collaboration and ensuring exceptional results for our clients.
At Oliver / Hatcher Construction, we’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh ideas, thrive in a team environment, and are excited about building a rewarding career in construction—while having fun along the way!
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related
- Mid-Level to Senior Position 4-5+ years of preconstruction with commercial construction projects
- Capability to assist in the lead of project pursuits in multiple market sectors, including Commercial, Industrial, manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, and mixed-use
- Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
- Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software
- Experience leading Preconstruction meetings
- Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff
- Knowledge of work breakdown structures, CSI divisions, and Uniformat estimating formats.
- Must demonstrate and model OHC’s core values
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepare subcontracts, change orders, change directives, and work orders for review and action related to construction project administration.
- Maintain project files, insurance, and other requirements in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist with and attend when required, subcontractor progress, project team, and stakeholder meetings, and distribute documents. These meetings may be on-site or in the office.
- Provide support to preconstruction & estimating teams (e.g., meeting minutes, take-off, permit applications, subcontractor solicitation).
- Collect and organize project materials and maintain project files and job folders throughout preconstruction.
- Adherence and active participation in Oliver / Hatcher’s ISO Quality Program
- Lead GC, CM, GMP, and Design-Build bid opportunities
- Experience leading Design-Build RFP responses and Design-Build pre-construction efforts
- Subcontractor procurement and buyout
- Understands and manages value engineering exercises.
- Reviews plans for consistency and accuracy.
- Manages all levels of take-offs and can apply unit prices.
- Levels/scopes trades as part of a bid team on larger type projects as GC/CM
- General understanding of contract types
- Understands typical scope of work delineation (writing scopes and level bids)
- Ability to call trade partners for coverage.
- Develops and maintains excellent subcontractor/vendor relations.
- Develop and expand bid lists
- ITB prep and send
- Set up and define bid packs
- Quantity take-offs with OSC and or Bluebeam
- Create logistics plans where necessary
- Develop and manage project risk registers
- Develop bid scope summaries and long-lead issues list
- Review bidding documents for completeness and accuracy
- Qualify subcontract/consultant proposals
- Run buy-out matrix until turnover.
- Negotiate and write subcontracts.
- Manage all RFIs through buy-out
- Work with operations on buy-out and transition to the operations team
- Documentation Management during preconstruction
Contracts:
- Write, review, and approve subcontractor scopes of work
- Review and provide comments on Construction Contracts
- Provide feedback, suggestions, and input on client contract usage
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Discretionary bonus program
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities