Senior Cost Estimator

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 thrilled to welcome a California-based Senior Cost Estimator to our team in Irvine, CA.  In this role, you'll serve as a trusted cost advisor, leading the development of complex project estimates, providing strategic cost guidance, and partnering with clients and project teams to support successful project outcomes. As a senior member of our cost management practice, you'll help drive key decisions and identify project risks and opportunities.

If you're an experienced cost professional seeking the opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexibility and an exceptional culture, we encourage you to apply today. A recruiter will review your resume and respond within five business days.

Responsibilities:

Create and lead estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations at all levels of project development.

Provide conceptual-level estimates, detailed quantity take-off, change order reviews/reconciliations, and value engineering solutions as necessary

Develop and present a detailed review of all documentation and develop comprehensive cost estimates/models that communicate the client’s project and strategic goals

Provide mentorship and training to estimating staff and direct reports, supporting professional growth and team performance

Ensure a quality product is presented to the client by adhering to QA/QC procedures

Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project goals

Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining the accuracy of cost information

Support business development efforts by developing, promoting, and maintaining client relationships by creating cost exhibits for proposals, meetings, presentations, etc.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years as a cost estimating professional, preferably as a consultant, to include, but not limited to, client interfacing engagement, conceptual estimating, take-offs, change order review/reconciliation, value engineering solutions, etc.

Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications).

Proficient user of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) software or similar quantity takeoff software preferred.

Ability to work independently

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture is preferred.

Benefits include:

Remote/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: $145,000.00 - $155,000.00

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. #LI-EJ1