Senior Cost Estimator

O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI) 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 have an immediate full-time, long-term opportunity for a dynamic, success drivenSenior Cost Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will provide a full range of cost control services for public and private market sector construction projects predominantly located on the West Coast. This is an great opportunity for seasoned candidate who is already located in the Pacific Time zone seeking either hybrid or remote employment open to occasional travel if needed.
If you are passionate about cost control services and relate to OCMI's core values of curiosity, meaningful service, and integrity, then we would like to hear from you!

Read more about our core values and what it's like to work at the OCMI family here.

As a Senior 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 our 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.
• Support business development efforts (develop cost exhibits for proposals, meetings, presentations, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years Cost Estimator experience for construction/engineering projects
• 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.
• Proficient user of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive and MS Teams.
• Possess excellent written & verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with the client, stakeholders, design, and construction teams alike.
• Prior owner representation experience highly desired
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment as well as independently
• A Professional Cost Estimating Certification preferred, but not required; Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA), Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture or any degree with construction/design-related experience, or 4 years additional experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• 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.