Associate Director of Cost Management

OCMI • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

OCMI is seeking an Associate Director of Cost Management based in the San Francisco, Northern California, or Bay Area vicinity, with extensive HCAI healthcare project experience. The position may be remote or hybrid and may require travel to multiple project sites throughout Northern California, including periodic in-person visits for meetings and project collaboration. The role will serve as the primary cost management lead for a major healthcare program, providing strategic oversight of estimating and cost management across multiple projects. It includes leading client relationships, guiding project teams, overseeing staff development and resource planning, and supporting business growth in the healthcare sector. The successful candidate will work with cost management, project management, and scheduling professionals to help clients deliver complex healthcare capital projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of construction experience in cost management, estimating, quantity surveying, or preconstruction.
• Prior HCAI healthcare estimating, cost management, or preconstruction experience.
• Experience leading large healthcare capital programs and complex estimating assignments from conceptual planning through construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, leading project teams, and supervising staff.
• Experience with resource planning, workload management, team development, and recruitment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and procurement documents.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive-level communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff (OST) or similar estimating software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cost management lead and day-to-day client liaison for a major HCAI healthcare program.
• Provide strategic oversight of cost estimates, cost models, estimate reconciliations, and cost analyses throughout all phases of project development.
• Develop and communicate cost strategies aligned with client goals, project budgets, and program objectives.
• Lead project budget management, cost forecasting, financial reporting, and cost-control activities across multiple projects.
• Review project scope, construction documents, contracts, and program requirements to identify risks, opportunities, and cost impacts.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of deliverables through adherence to OCMI QA/QC procedures and estimating standards.
• Lead staff development through mentoring, coaching, training, and supervision of cost management and estimating personnel.
• Oversee resource planning, workload forecasting, recruiting, onboarding, and team development activities.
• Coordinate with project management, project controls, scheduling, and executive leadership to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Support fee proposals, contract administration, business development initiatives, and client relationship management activities.
• Promote repeat business through exceptional client service and successful project delivery.
• Participate in industry organizations, conferences, and networking events to strengthen market presence and develop new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K program with a company match.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation accrual.
• Company team building and employee events in a people-first environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director