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OCMI, Inc. (O'Connor Construction Management) · 3 days ago

Senior Cost Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

OCMI, Inc. is a rapidly growing construction management consultancy that values teamwork and integrity. They are seeking a Senior Cost Manager with healthcare project experience to lead cost estimating efforts and communicate cost strategies effectively to various stakeholders.

Real Estate

Senior Management

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

Qualification

Cost estimatingHealthcare project experienceOn-Screen Takeoff (OST)Microsoft ExcelConstruction document interpretationCommunication skills

Required

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)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel intermittently for projects and meetings with clients and project site visits

Preferred

Proficient user of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) software or similar quantity takeoff software preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

A bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or 2 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree, is preferred