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A good culture is something that’s difficult to define but easy to spot. Perhaps the most differentiating quality about our company is just that – an incredible culture. Our employees reference a great work environment, an approachable leadership team, and a level of trust to “do my job well” as the leading contributors to what makes O‑A‑K a great place to work, and thrive.

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Everyone here has been really supportive of me. They are very interested in building the people that they have.

Mandalyn Powers
Assistant Project Manager, Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co.
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    At O‑A‑K, you will have the ability to make a difference. Our size and culture encourage recognition and reward of the hard work that you'll do and the value you'll bring. Employees are uniquely equipped and trusted to perform their best work, which translates to over 125 years of history.

    Not only do we recognize professional achievements, we encourage employees to share their personal accomplishments. From coaching a child's tee ball team, to celebrating a pet's birthday, integrating work and home life has instilled our close-knit culture and unified team.

    Meet Our Team

    At O‑A‑K, you will have the ability to make a difference. Our size and culture encourage recognition and reward of the hard work that you'll do and the value you'll bring. Employees are uniquely equipped and trusted to perform their best work, which translates to over 125 years of history.

    Not only do we recognize professional achievements, we encourage employees to share their personal accomplishments. From coaching a child's tee ball team, to celebrating a pet's birthday, integrating work and home life has instilled our close-knit culture and unified team.

    Meet Our Team
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    Compensation & Benefits

    O‑A‑K offers an attractive package including competitive salary, first-rate 401k profit sharing arrangement, bonuses, multiple health care plan options, tuition reimbursement, health and safety training, discount programs, and more. We regularly review our employee benefits to ensure we are providing our employees with a top-notch compensation package.

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    Compensation & Benefits

    O‑A‑K offers an attractive package including competitive salary, first-rate 401k profit sharing arrangement, bonuses, multiple health care plan options, tuition reimbursement, health and safety training, discount programs, and more. We regularly review our employee benefits to ensure we are providing our employees with a top-notch compensation package.

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    Involvement

    Whether it be joining an internal committee, or volunteering time to a community organization, O‑A‑K encourages and supports employees to better the communities where we live and work. We hold eight team (one day) volunteer events, where we have the ability to make a difference by partnering with community organizations.

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    Involvement

    Whether it be joining an internal committee, or volunteering time to a community organization, O‑A‑K encourages and supports employees to better the communities where we live and work. We hold eight team (one day) volunteer events, where we have the ability to make a difference by partnering with community organizations.

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    A Place to Own it

    As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees lead with a unique sense of purpose.

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    100% employee-owned

    A Place to Own it

    As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees lead with a unique sense of purpose.

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Available Positions

  • kalamazoo, mi

    Construction Project Manager

    Construction Project Manager

    Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K) is an employee-owned company and fixture in the West Michigan commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 130 years. From 19th century historical treasures to inspiring contemporary designs, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play. We are seeking a full time Project Manager to oversee the construction and delivery of both new construction and renovation projects ranging from $1 - $30+ million. This office-based position includes managing 3-6 projects, concurrently, under limited supervision. Experience in aviation is a plus!

    Job responsibilities include:

    • Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects
    • Review and interpret proposed designs and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
    • Document meeting discussions and understandings reached and distribute to appropriate parties
    • Authorize the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve contractor invoices for payment
    • Manage complete subcontractor bidding phase
    • Manage construction budget throughout projects
    • Expedite and monitor material and equipment approval
    • Receive, price and incorporate changes in the scope of work
    • Initiate job close-out and secure all required documentation

    The ideal candidate will possess:

    • Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in commercial construction. Involvement in the following industries would be highly desirable: aviation, advanced manufacturing, industrial, and/or food processing.
    • Construction Background: An understanding of construction means and methods; knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances and regulations; ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements; and fiscal management experience.
    • Leadership Skills: Creativity and confidence in solving problems as part of a team. Ability to develop and present building estimates and feasibility studies.
    • Eye for Details: Accuracy is critical for success in this role. Candidate must have superior organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
    • Tech know-how: A strong background in using all Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, as well as adept in using general computer software.
    • Trust: Our clients return to O‑A‑K because we are honest, genuine, and authentic; our sense of integrity guides our work. This is simply who we are, and this what we expect from each and every person at O‑A‑K. Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive matters.
    • Embodiment of our corporate values: Integrity, Community, Accountability, Flexibility, Teamwork

    Apply today if you’re looking for a great opportunity with a growing company that can offer:

    • An attractive compensation and benefits package including competitive salary, 401k profit sharing arrangement and health care benefits.
    • Working with great people. Our close-knit culture is one of the best parts about O‑A‑K. We have low turnover and we have a lot of fun.
    • The ability to make a difference. Our size and culture encourages recognition and reward of the hard work that you’ll do and the value you’ll bring.
    • Variety of work tasks. The person in this position enjoys a wide variety of tasks and interfaces with several departments. No two days are the same. The work tasks are exciting.
    • Stable, reputable company. O‑A‑K was founded in 1891. We work with a wide variety of clients and markets throughout Southwest Florida and Western Michigan with an average volume of $300 million worth of construction projects each year.
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  • grand rapids, mi

    Summer 2022 Construction Intern

    Summer 2021 Construction Intern

    Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K) is an employee-owned company and fixture in the West Michigan commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 125 years. From 19th century historical treasures to inspiring contemporary designs, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play.

    We are seeking a motivated student intern to assist on-site superintendents over the summer of 2022. This is a full-time, paid position. We are interested in hiring someone with a passion for construction who is interested in on-the-job training and potential long-term employment opportunities.

    Job responsibilities include:

    • Scheduling Assistance
    • Quality Control Assistance
    • General Labor
    • Job Site Problem Solving
    • Plan reading and interpretation
    • Miscellaneous support
    • Attendance at subcontractor and Owner progress meetings

    The ideal candidate will possess:

    • Education and experience: Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with knowledge of commercial construction systems and processes.
    • Tech know-how: Experience with construction programs including Microsoft Project, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.
    • Teamwork mentality: Willingness to go above and beyond to meet accelerated deadlines and work in a team environment. Candidate must have superior organizational and communication skills.
    • Trust: Our clients return to O‑A‑K because we are honest, genuine, and authentic; our sense of integrity guides our work. This is simply who we are, and this what we expect from each and every person at O‑A‑K.
    • Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive matters.
    • Embodiment of our corporate values: Integrity, Community, Accountability, Flexibility, Teamwork

    Apply today if you’re looking for a great opportunity with a growing company that can offer:

    • Working with great people. Our close-knit culture is one of the best parts about O‑A‑K. We have low turnover and we have a lot of fun.
    • The ability to make a difference.Our size and culture encourages recognition and reward of the hard work that you’ll do and the value you’ll bring.
    • Stable, reputable company. O‑A‑K was founded in Grand Rapids 129 years ago. We work with a wide variety of clients and markets throughout West Michigan with an average volume of $250 million worth of construction projects each year.
    • Growth potential. The person in this position has a unique opportunity to take ownership of projects. As an additional benefit, salaried O‑A‑K employees have potential ownership opportunities with the company.

    NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

    http://www.owen‑ames‑kimball.co

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  • traverse city

    Construction Project Superintendent

    Construction Project Superintendent

    Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K)is an employee-owned company and fixture in the West Michigan commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 130 years. From 19th century historical treasures to inspiring contemporary designs, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play.

    We are seeking a full-time Construction Project Superintendent to join O‑A‑K for a soon to be new office in the Traverse City area. Leading commercial construction projects in the field, the Project Superintendent plans, organizes and manages the daily operations on the job site.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Jobsite supervision, oversee all subcontractors and trades
    • Develop, update and implement project schedules
    • Implementation of quality assurance program
    • Implementation of safety assurance program
    • Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedure
    • Assist in project constructability and value engineering, as appropriate
    • Expedite and monitor material and equipment approval
    • Oversee job closeout and provide Owner occupancy training
    • Administer progress meetings
    • Meet construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions

    Ideal Qualifications

    • Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, preferred, and at least 7 years of commercial construction experience.
    • Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, preferred, and at least 7 years of commercial construction experience.
    • Construction Background: Expert knowledge of construction means and methods.
    • Eye for Details: Accuracy is critical for success in this role. Candidate must have superior organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
    • Willing to Travel: The majority of our projects are within a 1-hour drive of Grand Rapids. No overnight travel will be required. We strive to create a positive work-life balance and place team members on projects with consideration given to their location of residence.
    • Trust: Our clients return to O‑A‑K because we are honest, genuine, and authentic; our sense of integrity guides our work. This is simply who we are, and this what we expect from each and every person at O‑A‑K. Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive matters.
    • Embodiment of our corporate values: Integrity, Community, Accountability, Flexibility, Teamwork
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