Construction Management | Labor & Procurement

At O’Brien Construction, integrity goes beyond the structure.

For over 60 years, we’ve been building so much more than multi-family housing and commercial buildings. We’re building trust, pride, and a better world than it was yesterday – one job at a time.

Because that’s what it means to be Purpose Built.

Construction Management | Labor & Procurement

Building every unit like it’s somebody’s entire world

Having completed thousands of units of housing over the decades, we are proud to have earned our reputation as the multi-family leaders. Whether it’s senior housing, affordable or market rate, we understand that building someone’s home requires attention to details. We deliver exceptional spaces that meet the needs of our clients and future residents.

Multi-Family Market-Rate Housing

Luxury · Mixed-Use · Renovation · Senior Living · Workforce

Multi-Family Affordable Housing

Renovation · Senior Living · Traditional

What We Do

Additional Portfolio of Work

Commercial

On budget. On time. Onto making a profit.

We deliver your vision on your schedule with maximized sustainability so you can focus on profitability and keeping operational costs low.

Our decades of experience and award winning safety record are proven to bring your new space to the marketplace quickly and efficiently.

Education

Over 60 years of lessons go into building every classroom.

Whether you are looking to renovate, build additional space or construct an entirely new building, O’Brien Construction will help you navigate the building process to deliver inspiring, efficient and sustainable spaces that meet the needs of those you serve.

Municipal

Those who serve the community deserve a building that serves them.

O’Brien Construction is proud of our long history of delivering projects that strengthen the services and infrastructure of our communities.

We know how to apply innovative solutions and cost-effective methods because we know every penny counts. From collaborating with stakeholders to maximizing energy efficiency, we meet the unique challenges of building superior civic facilities.

Religious

Every project is important. Some are sacred.

Whether you are looking to renovate, build additional space, or construct an entirely new building, O’Brien Construction will help you navigate the process to deliver inspiring, efficient, sustainable spaces that meet the needs of those you serve.

Trade Partner Information

If you take pride in your work, we have projects you’ll be proud to work on.

Have a question for our Project Development team? Interested in bidding a job? Ready to be a trade partner?

We’ve been in this business long enough to know who you work with makes a difference. We’re always looking to cultivate long-term relationships with driven and talented subcontractor partners who are ready to take projects to the next level.

Contact our Preconstruction Department for questions and to be added to our bidders list.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

Our experience had been truly extraordinary. They are hands on, honest, very detailed, and have a first-rate team. I have been in the real estate business since 1978, and I can tell you that they are the best GC I have worked with over the years. I happen to also have been trained as an architect/engineer, so I can appreciate their work professionally as well as from a business relationship standpoint. Their systems are excellent, they have great trade relationships, great municipal relationships, and they are good communicators. I will exclusively use them in the future for our work in Michigan
Albert Berriz
CEO, Co-Owner and Managing Member of McKinley Companies, LLC
One of the reason’s we picked O’Brien Construction is the affordability piece. As a nonprofit, we need a construction partner that understands deep affordable projects. The mission alignment was critical in both the sensitivity of cost but also the quality of work. O’Brien Construction does a really good job in hitting that sweet spot where we’re not overbuilding but we’re also providing the right product type to someone who when they move in, it feels like they’re getting a brand new home.
Craig Willian
Chief Investment Officer of Develop Detroit
Building the Future

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