Member Spotlight by Aaron Call, PE; Director of Engineering, Ohio
Provide us with a brief summary of your business’ services:
OHM Advisors is the community advancement firm. Founded in 1962, we deliver award-winning work across the architecture, engineering, planning, urban design and landscape architecture, surveying, and construction engineering spheres.
With three Ohio offices and 13 more in multiple states, our 550+ person team partners with leaders at all levels of the public and private sectors—including municipalities, state and federal agencies, Fortune 100 companies, developers, schools, universities, and more.
Our goal is that every community thrives in its own way. No cookie cutter solutions here. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to create savvy solutions that encourage smart, strategic community advancement.
Tell us about your company’s mission and values:
Our mission is simple: Advancing Communities. This singular forward-thinking focus on putting the needs of people first in our solutions drives our thinking and innovation from conception through completion—and guides us in everything we do.
Advancing Communities is what we do. Passion for people is how we do it.
We think differently, so we work differently. And it shows. Our culture at OHM Advisors is shaped by our core values which we have had since opening our doors almost 60 years ago:
- Teamwork
- Dedication
- People Caring
- Integrity
How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry:
Our experts are actively involved in several industry organizations. Staying connected allows us to stay abreast of best practices, remain current with what our clients need, and in-the-know about what industry peers are doing.
We support and encourage employees to attend and take leadership roles in industry-related groups, conferences, workshops and events, keeping us in tune with the latest trends and innovations.
Additionally, we firmly believe that general skill-building and learning is foundational to employees – and the firm’s – professional success. Which is why we offer continuously evolving in-house training opportunities. Programs focus on technical skills and software, personal development, management, financial, and corporate growth.
Please describe your company culture:
As a four-time recipient of the Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Place to Work” award, it’s true that we offer ‘cool’ options and benefits to our employees. But we strive to go deeper with our commitment to workforce engagement, rich program offerings for professional development, and maybe best of all, the fun and energy of our culture of innovation.
Culture sure is a tricky thing, but we work hard at OHM Advisors to purposefully collaborate with open minds and respect for our own diverse backgrounds, ideas and opinions.
We’re a team of thinkers who define challenge in unique ways that yields ideas that aren’t just different. They’re better.
There’s a palpable energy alive and thriving amongst our teams. It’s equal parts inspiration and enthusiasm—the essential elements of innovation—that supports creative thinking and fosters extraordinary relationships.
What defines a successful employee at your company:
We are a collaborative, values-driven team working every day to move communities forward. So we hire people who want to move forward, too.
Passionate creators who see innovation as a way to make the world—our community—better undoubtedly thrive at OHM Advisors. We look for passion when we hire, because that’s something we can’t teach.
Successful OHMers come to work every day to innovate, share and receive diverse expertise to enrich a client’s project and their own knowledge while making a big impact on communities.
We need technical experts, but also people who can relate to and know how to deal with people. It’s attitude, really. That’s the bottom line. We seek out personality and strong character long before talking technical capabilities.
Interested in applying your passion to make a difference? Know someone who is? We’re hiring! View opportunities: www.ohm-advisors.com
What makes Columbus such a great place to do business:
Columbus is no longer a best-kept secret. This city has evolved into a world-class destination, with the infrastructure, culture, events, venues, and worldwide business and industry leaders to match.
Columbus is a city built on bold ideas and fueled by relentless optimism. The pandemic has shown us that community is not just a buzzword in Central Ohio. It’s an idea we truly live by—and we OHMers are honored to live, work and build here.
We are one of the nation’s most open communities in the nation, and that attitude of collaboration extends to the business community, where competitors often team up to solve big economic and social challenges. Business is booming in this highly entrepreneurial town, and we are surrounded by high achievers and innovators. It’s good company to be in, we like to think. Oh, and, “O-H!”
Twitter:
@OHMAdvisors
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OHMadvisors
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohmadvisors/
Website:
www.ohm-advisors.com