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Self-Perform Project Manager / Estimator

Owen-Ames-Kimball
Grand Rapids, USA
Full-time
Manager · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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What you’ll do

  • Estimating & Preconstruction
  • Prepare detailed unit-cost estimates for self-perform scopes, including rough and finish carpentry, doors, frames and hardware, Division 10 specialties, demolition, and general conditions work.
  • Partner closely with the Preconstruction team to review project scopes, develop bid packages, and prepare accurate self-perform pricing.
  • Support procurement efforts and ensure adherence to O-A-K's standards for transparency and project delivery.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the division's historical productivity and cost database to enhance estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Project Management
  • Procure materials, coordinate submittals and hardware schedules, and manage deliveries to project sites.
  • Establish project budgets and cost codes while monitoring labor, equipment, and material costs throughout project execution.
  • Track job performance through weekly cost reviews and collaborate with field leadership to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Lead project reviews with Superintendents and provide updates and recommendations to division leadership.
  • Manage change orders, submittals, pay applications, RFIs, and project closeout documentation for all self-perform work.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and in alignment with quality and client expectations.
  • What we’re looking for
  • 5+ years of experience estimating or project managing commercial carpentry, doors and hardware, interior trades, or related construction scopes.
  • Strong unit-cost estimating experience with the ability to develop accurate labor, material, and equipment pricing.
  • Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software, such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar platforms.
  • Experience managing project budgets, job cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Effective communicator capable of building relationships with owners, architects, project teams, field leadership, subcontractors, and craft professionals.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate field productivity into actionable estimating and operational insights.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field or construction operations experience will be considered.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering accurate estimates and successful project outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Notice to External Search Firms: Owen-Ames-KimballCo. does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. O-A-K Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience estimating or project managing commercial carpentry, doors and hardware, interior trades, or related construction scopes.
  • Strong unit-cost estimating experience with the ability to develop accurate labor, material, and equipment pricing.
  • Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software, such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar platforms.
  • Experience managing project budgets, job cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Effective communicator capable of building relationships with owners, architects, project teams, field leadership, subcontractors, and craft professionals.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate field productivity into actionable estimating and operational insights.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering accurate estimates and successful project outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Notice to External Search Firms: Owen-Ames-KimballCo. does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. O-A-K Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field or construction operations experience will be considered.

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