Senior Cost Manager

OCMI, Inc.

$170K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years as a cost manager/estimating professional, preferably with a consulting background or large national contractor.
  • Experience with HCAI healthcare projects is highly preferred.
  • Strong ability to comprehend and interpret construction documents.
  • Proficient in On-Screen Takeoff (OST) or similar quantity takeoff software.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel for project-related meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the firm and its values to clients and other organizations.
  • Lead discussions on cost deliverables and processes during formal meetings and negotiations.
  • Provide detailed quantity take-offs and preliminary pricing for construction projects.
  • Review construction drawings to understand project scope.
  • Develop comprehensive cost estimates/models aligned with client goals.
  • Facilitate efficient document control and project collaboration.
  • Ensure quality through adherence to QA/QC procedures.
  • Research and maintain accurate cost information through vendor engagement.
  • Conduct life cycle cost analysis and risk assessments.
  • Mentor and oversee a team of cost estimators and support business development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401K plan with company matching.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation accrual.
  • Engaging company team-building events and a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
We9re excited to welcome a Senior Cost Manager to our team in Northern California with experience in HCAI healthcare projects. This is a fantastic remote opportunity where you9ll play a key role on our cost management/estimating team, leading comprehensive estimating efforts, overseeing quality control, clearly communicating cost strategies to clients and A/E consultants, leading reconciliations, and interacting with internal stakeholders.

You9ll support one of the largest healthcare programs in the country, working on complex and rewarding projects while continuing to grow your career alongside a passionate team of cost management, project management, and scheduling professionals.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply. A recruiter and subject-matter expert will review your application and respond within 5 business days.

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 client9s 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.

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 10 years as a cost manager / estimating professional, preferably as a consultant or for a large national general contractor, to include, but not limited to, conceptual estimating, take-offs, change order review/reconciliation, value engineering solutions, risk mitigation and management, etc.
  • Prior HCAI healthcare project estimating experience highly preferred
  • Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents at all levels of design (drawings, specifications).
  • Proficient user of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) software or similar quantity takeoff software preferred.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel intermittently for projects and meetings with clients and project site visits.
  • A bachelor9s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or 5 years minimum of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree, is preferred.

Benefits include:
  • Hybrid flexibility
  • Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
  • 401K Program with a Company Match
  • Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
  • Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment

Compensation: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00

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