Traverse City- Construction Project Assistant Manager

Owen Ames Kimball • Traverse City, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) is an employee-owned company in Michigan, Florida, and Colorado commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 130 years. From the 19th-century, we’ve created historical treasures and built inspiring contemporary design. Today, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play. About this opportunity: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to work with the construction team of both new construction and renovation projects ranging from $1 - $400+ million. This office-based position includes managing multiple projects, concurrently, under limited supervision.

Requirements

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field 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.
• 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.
• Leadership Skills: Creativity and confidence in solving problems as part of a team. Ability to develop and present building estimates and feasibility studies.
• 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 is 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: Choosing what’s right, every time; A can-do attitude: A personal sense of responsibility; People who value people.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in providing program and construction management services to our clients.
• 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.

Benefits

• An attractive compensation and benefits package including competitive salary, 401k profit sharing arrangement, paid time off, health care benefits and more.
• Working with great people. At O-A-K, our close-knit, supportive culture is one of the most rewarding aspects of working here. We’re proud of our low turnover and a team environment where we genuinely enjoy what we do—and have fun doing it!
• The ability to make a difference. At O-A-K, our size and culture foster a workplace where your hard work and contributions are recognized and rewarded. You’ll have the satisfaction of seeing our efforts reflected in the communities where we live, work, and making a lasting impact you can be proud of.
• 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 Grand Rapids in 1891. We work with a wide variety of clients and markets throughout Colorado, Florida, and Michigan with an average volume of $400+million worth of construction projects each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees