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 electrical experience to join our team based 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 electrical 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 electrical cost estimating experience with vertical construction/engineering projects highly preferred
• Prior experience with mechanical and/or structural estimating 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.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong internal and external customer service
• Solid experience working directly with clients
• Confident presenting face-to-face with clients
• Self-starter and self-directed
• Professional Cost Estimating Certification preferred, not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture required; or any degree with construction/design-related experience.

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