Job Description

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) is an employee-owned company in the West Michigan, Southern Florida, and Colorado 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 motivated student intern to assist on-site superintendents over the summer of 2023. 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.
• An embodiment of our corporate values: Choosing what’s right, every time; A can-do attitude: A personal sense of responsibility; People who value people.

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 of O-A-K. We have low turnover and 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 130 years ago. We work with a wide variety of clients and markets throughout West Michigan with an average volume of $400 million worth of construction projects each year.
• Growth potential. The person in this position has a unique opportunity to take ownership of projects. We view our internships as a gateway to a full-time role upon graduation. 

To see what West Michigan looks like https://hellowestmichigan.com/ see how beautiful it is.

What a great place to live, even if just for the summer!

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

O-A-K is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

http://www.owen-ames-kimball.com