Senior Cost Manager

OCMI•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

OCMI is seeking a Senior Cost Manager based in the San Francisco, California market, with prior HCAI healthcare project experience. The role requires onsite, in-person representation; the candidate must be local to the San Francisco market or able to work at project construction sites or client-required co-location locations. The Senior Cost Manager will lead cost management and estimating efforts across complex healthcare projects, including estimate development, cost planning, estimate reconciliations, and cost-control activities. They will work with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to support successful delivery of healthcare capital projects, including a large, high-profile healthcare program. As part of a collaborative team of cost management, project management, and scheduling professionals, this person will lead project delivery efforts, mentor staff, and support successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of construction experience in cost management, estimating, or preconstruction.
Prior HCAI healthcare estimating, cost management, or preconstruction experience.
Experience leading healthcare estimating assignments from conceptual planning through construction.
Demonstrated experience developing detailed cost estimates and managing project-level cost deliverables.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.
Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multiple project assignments.
Must be located in the San Francisco market or able to work onsite at project construction sites or client-required co-location locations.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff (OST) or similar estimating software.
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations at all levels of project development.
Prepare conceptual estimates and detailed quantity takeoffs; review and reconcile change orders; and develop value engineering solutions and risk analyses.
Develop and present comprehensive cost estimates, cost models, and estimate reconciliations that communicate project goals and budget objectives.
Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation to understand scope, risks, and cost impacts.
Perform life-cycle cost analysis, value engineering, and risk assessment activities.
Ensure the consistency, quality, and accuracy of cost deliverables by following QA/QC procedures.
Mentor and train estimating and cost management staff.
Serve as a technical resource for project teams and clients on estimating methodologies, market conditions, and cost strategies.
Represent OCMI as the lead technical cost management resource for assigned projects.
Coordinate multiple project assignments and support project delivery.