Senior Cost Estimator (Mechanical/Plumbing)

OCMI, Inc.•San Diego, CA

10d•$170,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

OCMI is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with Mechanical and Plumbing estimating experience, including prior HCAI healthcare project estimating experience, to join its cost management and estimating team. The role supports a major healthcare program and leads comprehensive estimating efforts, quality control, client cost-strategy communications, reconciliations, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. The position is described as a remote opportunity, with intermittent travel for projects, client meetings, and project site visits. OCMI is a privately owned construction management consultancy founded in 1982. It provides cost management, project management, scheduling, and project controls services across federal, education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and commercial markets. The Senior Cost Estimator will work alongside cost management, project management, and scheduling professionals and may support business development and mentoring of estimating staff.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience as a cost estimating professional, preferably as a consultant or with a large national general contractor.
Mechanical and Plumbing estimating experience is required.
Prior HCAI healthcare project estimating experience is required.
Experience with conceptual estimating, quantity take-offs, change order review and reconciliation, value engineering, and risk mitigation and management.
Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents at all design levels, including drawings, specifications, Mechanical and Plumbing plans, and coordination documents.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel intermittently for projects, client meetings, and project site visits.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff (OST) or similar quantity takeoff software.
A bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or at least 5 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree.
Mechanical or Plumbing trade experience.

Responsibilities

Lead estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations at all levels of project development.
Provide conceptual-level estimates, detailed quantity take-offs, change order reviews and reconciliations, and value engineering solutions as needed.
Review project documentation and develop comprehensive cost estimates and models that communicate the client's project and strategic goals.
Mentor and train estimating staff and direct reports, supporting professional growth and team performance.
Ensure quality deliverables for clients by adhering to QA/QC procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely in ways appropriate to project goals.
Research, solicit, and develop vendor sources to compile and maintain accurate cost information.
Support business development by developing, promoting, and maintaining client relationships and creating cost exhibits for proposals, meetings, and presentations.