Senior Cost Manager

OCMI, Inc.•San Diego, CA

30d•$140,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

At OCMI, our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across federal, education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and commercial sectors, we offer comprehensive services including cost management, project management, scheduling, and project controls. Most importantly, our teams are passionate about supporting each other and making a difference in the communities we serve. We’re excited to welcome a Cost Manager physically located in California with healthcare project experience to join our team. This is a fantastic remote opportunity where you’ll play a key role on our cost estimating team leading comprehensive cost estimating efforts, managing quality control, and clearly communicating cost strategies to clients, consultants, and internal teams. You’ll support one of the largest healthcare programs in the country, working on rewarding and complex projects while continuing to grow your career alongside a passionate team of cost estimating and construction management professionals. If this sounds like an opportunity you’re interested in and you're a match, apply now! Applying only takes 60 seconds, and a Recruiter will respond to your resume within 5 business days.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years as a cost estimating professional, preferably as a consultant, to include, but not limited to, conceptual estimating, take-offs, change order review/reconciliation, value engineering solutions, etc.
Prior higher healthcare project estimating experience required
Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications).
Proficient user of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) software or similar quantity takeoff software preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel intermittently for projects and meetings with clients and project site visits.
A bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or 2 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the firm to clients, peer organizations, and business associates with the values of OCMI
Be capable of explaining cost deliverables, processes, and justifications in a formal meeting, presentation, or negotiation as the lead OCMI representative.
Provide detailed quantity take-off and preliminary pricing for a variety of construction project types.
Review and interpret construction drawings to understand the overall project scope.
Support development of comprehensive cost estimates/models communicating the client’s project and strategic goals.
Facilitate document control, file management, and project collaboration.
Ensure a quality product is presented to the client by adhering to QA/QC procedures.
Actively research, solicit and develop sources/vendors to compile and maintain the accuracy of cost information.
Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project goals.
Perform life cycle cost analysis, value engineering, and risk analysis tasks.
Mentor, train and oversee a small team of cost estimators.
Participate in business development and marketing initiatives including leading outreach to key, prospective new clients.