O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. Careers

O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI, Inc) is a full service, independent construction management company with over 41 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 driven Senior Cost Estimator with mechanical experience to join our team in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area!  In this role, you will provide highly responsive cost consulting services in one of the firm’s core business lines. If you are passionate about the construction management industry, have an outgoing personality, possess excellent critical thinking skills, and a strong business acumen, then we would like to hear from you!  

As a Senior Cost Estimator, we are looking for someone with a general understanding of mechanical systems across multiple market sectors 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.
• Conduct meetings with clients.
• Other cost estimator related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:  

• A minimum of 5 years of consistent mechanical cost estimating experience with vertical construction/engineering projects highly preferred
• Additional experience with electrical or plumbing trades a plus.
• 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 other Microsoft programs such as 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.
• Strong internal and external customer service.
• Professional cost estimating certification preferred, not required
• 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.

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
• Remote/Hybrid Flexibility

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.

Learn more at: www.ocmi.com