OHM Advisors

Exceptional Design with a Purpose

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About the firm

OHM Advisors is a community-advancement practice providing award-winning, people-first architecture, engineering, and planning services. It designs solutions that serve community members, employees, students, and residents, driving collective progress and helping shape vibrant, sustainable environments.

Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · MEP · Landscape Architecture · Land Surveying · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Jon KramerPresident & CEO

John HardtVice President of Architecture & Planning

Gary SebachDirector of Architectural Design

Lauren ChristensonPractice Leader, Interior Design

Chuck RolfeDirector of Field Services

Craig DashnerConstruction Manager and Principal

Mike CousinsPractice Leader, GIS

Kelly JacksonVice President of Human Resources

Capabilities

Architecture

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Comprehensive architectural design, facility planning, space programming, and interior design solutions designed to create functional, inspiring spaces.

  • Site & Facility Evaluation

    Assessing existing structures and physical sites to verify current usefulness, efficiency, and future development potential.

  • Facility Master Planning

    Long-range layout and strategic development planning to optimize physical space assets.

  • Space Planning & Programming

    Analyzing and defining functional requirements to craft tailored floor plans and workspace designs.

  • Interior Design

    Creating flexible, adaptable, and inspiring interior environments that enhance how people interact with their space.

  • Sustainable Design

    Incorporating eco-friendly and energy-efficient elements into building designs to foster resilience.

  • Site Design

    Integrating structural footprints seamlessly with physical property features and local site conditions.

Engineering

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Multidisciplinary civil, structural, municipal, and transportation engineering services designed to support safe and efficient infrastructure.

  • Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineering

    Designing high-performance building systems to ensure safety, comfort, and resource efficiency.

  • Municipal Engineering

    Providing localized infrastructure support, utility layout planning, and community engineering services.

  • Transportation Engineering

    Designing roadways, roundabouts, corridors, and other traffic systems to improve mobility and safety.

  • Water & Wastewater Engineering

    Engineering safe water distribution, sewer infrastructure, stormwater management, and trenchless piping systems.

Construction Engineering

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Construction design, administration, and inspection services that guide infrastructure projects from inception to completion.

  • Construction Design

    Guiding traditional or alternative design solutions with firsthand construction intelligence and proactive QA/QC.

  • Construction Engineering & Inspection

    Providing on-site technical inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with plans, budgets, and scheduling.

  • Project Administration & Closeout

    Managing documentation, closeout packages, and seamless transition of finished project data to local staff.

GIS & Innovative Technologies

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Advanced geographic information systems, data hosting, and custom application development that deliver actionable location intelligence.

  • GIS Development

    Building custom geographic information systems to gather, manage, and analyze geospatial location data.

  • ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise

    Implementing and configuring cloud and enterprise GIS solutions for team collaboration and resident portals.

  • Data Hosting Services

    Securing and hosting complex spatial databases for reliable access and location intelligence analysis.

  • Custom Application Development

    Developing customized spatial apps to track service orders, visualize assets, or provide interactive online viewers.

  • System Design & Implementation

    Analyzing existing organizational systems and implementing cost-effective geospatial architectures.

Landscape Architecture & Urban Design

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Site and civic design that supports active public places.

  • Parks and Open Space

    Planning and design for parks and public open spaces.

  • Streetscapes

    Urban design for street corridors and pedestrian environments.

  • Civic Spaces

    Design of public gathering places and community spaces.

Community growth guidance for development priorities, long-range plans, and implementation programs.

  • Community Development

    Planning support for community development initiatives.

  • Master Planning

    Long-range planning for districts, campuses, and public assets.

  • Strategic Programming

    Program definition for future growth and implementation priorities.

Field measurement and mapping support for construction and land development.

  • Professional Surveying

    Boundary, topographic, and site surveying services.

  • Mapping

    Mapping deliverables for planning, design, and asset documentation.

  • Field Data Collection

    Field measurements and data collection for precise project foundations.

Industries

Commercial · Mixed-Use · Education · Healthcare · Hospitality · Industrial · Multifamily Residential · Residential · Government · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Utilities · Water Supply · Wastewater

Projects

The Pavilion and Skating Ribbon at Jeanne Stine Park

Sports & Recreation

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A recreational park project featuring an outdoor pavilion and dedicated skating ribbon.

The Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park "Falls Edge Glass Walkway"

Parks & Open Space

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A scenic walkway structure engineered for state park visitors.

Home Road/Lewis Center Road Turbo Roundabout

Highways & Roads

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A safety-focused traffic infrastructure project implementing a modern turbo roundabout layout.

City of Detroit - Roosevelt Park

Parks & Open Space

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A civic park transformation providing enhanced green space in Detroit.