Senior Cost Manager

OCMI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Visa/

401K Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation

Team Building & Employee Events

Job summary

OCMI, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator/Manager based in San Francisco, CA. The role leads cost estimating for healthcare projects, overseeing QA/QC, and collaborating with clients and A/E teams.

You will develop cost strategies, manage reconciliations, and mentor a small team of estimators in a fast-growing practice. Requirements include 15+ years in cost management/estimating, HCAI healthcare project experience, proficient OST and Excel, and a degree in

Qualifications

• At least 15 years aggregate construction experience as cost manager/estimating/preconstruction manager.
• Experience with HCAI healthcare projects required.
• Ability to interpret construction documents at all design levels.
• Proficiency with OST or similar takeoff software; excellent Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive estimating efforts and develop cost strategies.
• Oversee QA/QC and reconcile estimates with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor a small team of cost estimators and support BD efforts.
• Review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and produce pricing.
• Represent the firm in meetings and negotiations with clients.

Skills

Excel skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or architecture

5 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Job description

At OCMI, our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across federal, education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and commercial sectors, we offer comprehensive services including cost management, project management, scheduling, and project controls. Most importantly, our teams are passionate about supporting each other and making a difference in the communities we serve.

We’re excited to welcome a Senior Cost Estimator/Manager to our growing team. We’re seeking candidates based in San Francisco, California, with experience in HCAI healthcare projects to join our cost management and estimating practice. In this role, you’ll lead comprehensive estimating efforts, oversee quality control, develop and communicate cost strategies, manage estimate reconciliations, and collaborate closely with clients, A/E consultants, and project stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to support one of the largest healthcare programs in the country, contributing to complex, high-profile projects that make a lasting impact. As part of a collaborative team of cost management, project management, and scheduling professionals, you’ll take on meaningful challenges while continuing to grow your career.

We encourage you to apply. Our 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 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years aggregate construction experience as a cost manager /estimating/preconstruction manager 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 management or preconstruction experience is required. Any of these HCAI experiences, or a combination of them, is acceptable.
• 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 bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or 5 years minimum of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree, is preferred.

Benefits include

• 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: $195,000.00 - $220,000.00

OCMI, 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.