OCMI, Inc. is a rapidly growing construction management consultancy that emphasizes core values such as teamwork and integrity. They are seeking a Cost Estimator to join their Charlotte, NC office, where the role involves supporting the cost estimating team and contributing to the development of comprehensive cost estimates for various projects.
Responsibilities
- Aid with administrative tasks as needed, primarily a combination of data entry, updating of project deliverable dates and bid tracking within Smartsheets, which involves outreach and client interaction
- Perform quantity take-off in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals and support the team
- Input estimate data into the appropriate software
- Provide a detailed review of all documentation and assist with development of comprehensive cost estimates/models that communicate the client’s project and strategic goals
- Assure that a quality product is presented to the client through adherence to the company’s QA/QC procedures
- Assist in the creation of cost estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations, at all levels of project development, as part of the internal team
- 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 the accuracy of cost information
- Desire to learn, grow, and advance their skills in estimating and various other project controls
Skills
- Strong written, verbal communication and organizational skills
- One to three years of construction industry experience, preferably with commercial construction
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and Smartsheet preferred
- Prior working experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), or other industry related take-off software is a plus
- Bachelor's degree, in construction, engineering, or architecture preferred; or 2 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and Smartsheet
- Prior working experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), or other industry related take-off software
- Bachelor's degree, in construction, engineering, or architecture; or 2 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- 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
Company Overview
Founded in 1982 by Colm O’Connor, OCMI leads the way in estimating, project controls, and construction management solutions. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://ocmi.com.
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