Mechanical Cost Estimator

Company: O'Connor Construction Management
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. ( OCMI ) is a full service, independent construction management company with over 40 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 an immediate full-time, long-term opportunity for a dynamic, success driven Mechanical Cost Estimator. If you are passionate about cost control services and relate to OCMI's core values of curiosity, meaningful service, and integrity, then we would like to hear from you!

Read more about our core values and what it's like to work at the OCMI family here . The Mechanical Cost Estimator will be responsible for:

• Work as Mechanical Subject Matter Expert and work with the Estimating Team to deliver quality Cost Estimating Products.
• Create cost estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations, at all levels of project development, as part of the internal team.
• Through a detailed review of all documentation, develop comprehensive cost estimates/models that communicate client's project and strategic goals.
• Perform quantity take-off in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals.
• 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. Desired Skills & Experience:
  • A minimum of 3 years related mechanical cost estimating experience
  • Possess excellent written & verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with the client, stakeholders, design, and construction teams alike.
  • Experience operating software programs such as Bluebeam, On-screen Takeoff (OST), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project proficient.
  • Advance knowledge utilizing Microsoft Office
  • Previous Owner's Representative experience highly desired
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Must be able to interact well with clients
  • Self-starter and self-directed
  • AACE or ASPE Cost Certification preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred; or any degree with construction/design-related experience.
  • 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 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. You have been redirected to a O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. job page

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