Cost Estimator

At O’Connor Construction Management, Inc., 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, 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 Cost Estimator to join our Charlotte, NC office! This hybrid role offers an opportunity to be a supporting member of our cost estimating team, where you'll have the chance to learn and grow your career with a passionate team of project controls professionals.

If you have a passion for construction and client service and are seeking a company that offers growth, flexibility, and an exceptional culture, we encourage you to apply now. A recruiter will respond to your resume within five business days.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

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.