Senior Cost Manager

OCMI, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

3d•$185,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

OCMI is seeking a Senior Cost Manager based in the San Francisco, California market, with HCAI healthcare project experience, to join its cost management and estimating practice. The role requires onsite/in-person representation, including availability to work at the project construction site or co-location as required by the client. The Senior Cost Manager will lead cost management and estimating efforts across complex healthcare projects, overseeing estimate development, cost planning, estimate reconciliations, and cost-control activities. The position works closely with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to support successful delivery of healthcare capital projects, including a large, high-profile healthcare program. The role also includes leading project delivery efforts, mentoring staff, and serving as the lead technical cost management resource for assigned projects.

Requirements

At least 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.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.
Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multiple project assignments.
Must be based in the local San Francisco market or able to be available to work at the project construction site or co-location as required by the client.

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.
Provide conceptual estimates, detailed quantity takeoffs, change order reviews and reconciliations, 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 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.
Lead project delivery efforts and coordinate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.