Associate Director of Cost Management
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 role may be remote or hybrid and may require travel to project sites throughout Northern California, including periodic in-person visits for meetings and project collaboration. The successful candidate will serve as the primary cost management lead for a major healthcare program, providing strategic oversight of estimating and cost management across multiple projects. The position also leads client relationships, guides project teams, oversees staff development and resource planning, and supports business growth in the healthcare sector. The role supports a large healthcare program and complex, high-profile capital projects as part of a collaborative cost management, project management, and scheduling team.
Requirements
- At least 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 ability to manage client relationships, lead project teams, and supervise 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 deliverable quality and consistency by following OCMI QA/QC procedures and estimating standards.
- Mentor, coach, train, and supervise cost management and estimating personnel.
- Oversee resource planning, workload forecasting, recruiting, onboarding, and team development.
- 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.
- Promote repeat business through strong client service and successful project delivery.
- Participate in industry organizations, conferences, and networking events to strengthen market presence and develop business opportunities.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) program with a company match.
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation accrual.
- Company team-building activities and employee events in a people-first environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
