Senior Cost Manager

1w1 week ago

O’Connor Construction Management, Inc.

Irvine, US · Full-time · $150,000 – $200,000

About this role

At OCMI, founded in 1982 and still privately owned, core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. We've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies serving federal, education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and commercial sectors. Our teams offer comprehensive services including cost management, project management, scheduling, and project controls.

We’re excited to welcome a Senior Cost Manager to join our Irvine team, seeking candidates located in Southern California. This flexible, hybrid opportunity provides a key role on the cost management team. Responsibilities include leading comprehensive estimating efforts, overseeing quality control, and clearly communicating cost strategies to clients and A/E consultants.

Teams are passionate about supporting each other and making a difference in the communities we serve. Represent the firm to clients, peer organizations, and business associates with OCMI values. Facilitate document control, file management, and project collaboration while adhering to QA/QC procedures.

Mentor, train, and oversee a small team of cost estimators while participating in business development initiatives. Actively research and solicit sources to maintain accurate cost information. If this opportunity aligns with your experience, apply; a recruiter will review and respond within 5 business days.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years as a cost manager/estimating professional, preferably as a consultant, including conceptual estimating, take-offs, change order review/reconciliation, value engineering, risk mitigation and management
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
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Well-rounded project experience, including public works, municipalities, port of entry, K-12, higher ed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or 5 years minimum of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Represent the firm to clients, peer organizations, and business associates with the values of OCMI
Explain cost deliverables, processes, and justifications in formal meetings, presentations, or negotiations as the lead 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
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 accurate cost information
Mentor, train, and oversee a small team of cost estimators