Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Gand Rapids

Classification: Full Time

Why Build Your Career at Owen-Ames‑Kimball

At Owen-Ames-Kimball, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a team that has spent more than 130 years proving that great buildings are built by great people. We trust our employees to do meaningful work, encourage them to grow, and support them with leaders who value integrity as much as results. We are people who value people, and with an average tenure of 12 years, that is something we live every day.

If you are looking for a place where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work leaves a mark on communities across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida, there is a place for you at Owen-Ames-Kimball.

About this opportunity

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is hiring a Senior Project Manager in our Grand Rapids office to lead the successful delivery of large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role provides strategic project leadership, overseeing budgets, contracts, schedules, and team coordination while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The Senior Project Manager also mentors project team members and helps drive consistency and excellence across the organization.

What you’ll do

Lead all phases of project delivery, including preconstruction, design coordination, procurement, construction, and closeout

Oversee budgets, cost projections, pay applications, change management, and financial reporting

Direct subcontractor procurement, negotiations, and contract execution

Partner with superintendents and preconstruction teams to develop schedules, sequencing plans, and project strategies

Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve design and construction challenges

Ensure quality, safety, and contract compliance across all project activities

Manage risk by proactively identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies

Mentor and support Project Managers and project team members to strengthen overall performance

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred)

10+ years of commercial construction experience with proven success leading complex projects

Strong expertise in project financial management, contracts, scheduling, and construction operations

In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, codes, and documentation processes

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to mentor others

The O-A-K Advantage

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to salary, 401(k) profit sharing, paid time off, health insurance . You’ll work with a close‑knit, supportive team in a low‑turnover culture where people genuinely enjoy what they do. Our size and values mean your contributions are recognized, your work makes a real impact in the communities we serve, and no two days are the same thanks to a variety of engaging, cross‑departmental tasks. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1891, O‑A‑K is a stable, respected company delivering construction projects annually across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida.

Owen-Ames-KimballCo. complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment must undergo and pass pre-employment testing including a drug and background screen.

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