Cost Estimator

O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI, Inc) is a full service, independent construction management company with over 40 years’ experience in the industry. We have offices in Dallas, Las Vegas, Seattle, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and throughout California, serving a broad range of markets: Federal Government, Infrastructure, Energy, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Commercial/Retail. Our diverse staff includes Construction Managers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Estimators, and Scheduling experts.
We are growing and currently have a full-time, long term opportunity for a dynamic, success drivenCost Estimatorlocated in Downey, CA. In this role, you will provide highly responsive construction management services in one of the firm’s core business lines. If you are passionate about construction management industry, have a outgoing personality, possess excellent critical thinking skills, and a strong business acumen, then we would like to hear from you!
As a Cost Estimator, we are looking for someone that can provide the following:

• Create cost estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations, at all levels of project development, as part of the internal team.
• Provide a detailed review of all documentation and develop comprehensive cost estimates/models that communicate client’s project and strategic goals
• Perform quantity take-off in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals
• Input estimate data into appropriate software
• Assure that a quality product is presented to the client through adherence to the company’s QA/QC procedures
• Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project’s goals (verbal, written, and graphics)
• Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining accuracy of cost information
• Investigate and incorporate project constraints into cost analysis
• Review contractor and subcontractor change order estimates.
• Conduct meetings with clientele

Desired Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of consistent cost estimating experience for vertical construction/engineering projects highly preferred.
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design.
• Expert user On Screen Takeoff (OST) software or similar industry software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong internal and external customer service
• Solid experience working directly with clientele
• Confident presenting face-to-face with clientele
• Self-starter and self-directed
• Professional Cost Estimator Certification preferred, not require.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture required; or any degree with construction/design-related experience.
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include:

• Company sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Program with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
• Company Team Building & Comradery Events

Learn more at: www.ocmi.com
O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. OCMI does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Salary range: $90k to $120k