At OCMI, everyone has the potential to be a leader. We believe that leadership is a shared responsibility, in which every team member has an equal voice in shaping the company’s direction. OCMI’s leadership team brings decades of experience delivering cost management, scheduling, and construction management services for complex public and private sector programs.
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OCMI was founded in 1982 by Colm O’Connor as a cost consultancy for owners and design professionals. We are a California DGS Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (DVBE). Over the past four decades, we have broadened our scope of services to excel at every aspect of program, project and construction management. We have offices throughout the United States and are proud to be a robust and diverse organization of more than 160 construction management professionals.
CHAIRMAN/CEO
Ciaran has more than 15 years of leadership experience in the construction and military industries. He is the CEO of OCMI and guides the firm in visionary and strategic expansion while leading our team of executive leaders and driving company initiatives. He received his BS in Organizational Psychology from St. Mary’s College of California. Ciaran served as Intelligence Officer and Economic Team Chief in the 426 Civil Affairs Battalion, Mosul, Iraq, as well as several roles for the Boeing Company – including Field Service Representative (FSR) and Mission Commander.
CFO
Upon graduation from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1993, Justin joined the OCMI team as an intern. Moving quickly through the ranks, he opened the Las Vegas office in 1997. Spending the last 25+ years nurturing his career and the firm’s steady growth, he has mentored many of OCMI’s team to the leadership roles they hold today. He has served in many roles and was the president of OCMI for 11 years. As the CFO of OCMI, he is responsible for managing firmwide finances and is an integral part of the company’s management. Justin is a Lifetime Certified Professional Estimator (ASPE), Planning & Scheduling Professional (AACEI), LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC) and a Licensed General Contractor (State of NV).
PRESIDENT
Neil Murphy leads OCMI’s national program & project management practice and oversees operations across the firm’s regional offices. With more than two decades of experience managing complex capital programs, Neil has guided the delivery of major public and private projects across higher education, infrastructure, and civic markets, including the award-winning SDSU Snapdragon Stadium. As President, he focuses on strengthening operational consistency, expanding OCMI’s construction management capabilities, and mentoring the next generation of project leaders. He is a graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology with a degree in Civil Engineering and is a licensed General Contractor (B) in the State of California.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
As Executive Vice President, Tom helps lead firmwide operations, manage strategic relationships, support continued growth in key markets, and champion staff development goals. After starting with OCMI in 2007 and honing his skills in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Tom relocated to manage OCMI’s DC Metro office located in North Bethesda, MD. Over the last 15+ years, his office has grown to offer a full suite of services to owners, architects and engineers and general contractors. He is a federal sector leader within the company and leads strategic and implementation efforts in all disciplines across the country. He has a BS degree in International Business / Political Science from San Diego State University and is working on his master’s degree in international construction management. Tom is a Certified Cost Professional (AACEI), Planning & Scheduling Professional (AACEI), Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED Accredited Professional BD+C (USGBC).
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
John Mauk serves as Senior Vice President at OCMI, where he leads the firm’s cost management practice and drives consistency in estimating standards across all offices. Based in Southern California, he plays a critical role in mentoring the firm’s estimating teams and advancing quality control. With more than 25 years of experience at OCMI, John has been instrumental in developing and implementing standardized cost practices nationwide. His expertise spans cost estimating, audit services, constructability reviews, and quality management for complex construction programs for public agencies, with a focus on city and state agencies and port entities. John holds a degree in Construction Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is a Lifetime Certified Professional Estimator (ASPE), Certified Cost Professional (AACEI), Construction Cost Professional (NACA), and LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC).
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Claire O’Connor serves as Senior Vice President at OCMI, leading the firm’s Northern California operations, including its San Francisco and Sacramento offices. She provides executive leadership across OCMI’s project delivery and strategic growth initiatives, advancing the firm’s integrated services in project management, cost estimating, and scheduling. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Claire also leads teams in delivering projects, with an emphasis on collaboration and client service in alignment with OCMI’s “One Team” culture. She is passionate about developing the next generation of industry professionals and actively supports CMAA student chapters and initiatives that advance women in construction.
VICE PRESIDENT
As an integral part of OCMI’s corporate initiatives, Conor applies his experience in team management and leadership, economic analysis and customized cost estimating solutions to lead several key initiatives in market analysis and forecasting. He is the resident economist for OCMI, responsible for all aspects of generating market analysis and reports for internal and client purposes. Conor received a BA in Ethics & Political Philosophy from Brown University and is affiliated with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) and the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI).
VICE PRESIDENT
Michael joined the OCMI team in 2012 and has led the growth of one of our newest regional offices located in Charlotte, NC. With more than 25 years of field experience with mechanical systems, his knowledge is critical to the advancement of OCMI’s standard practices related to cost control. He works with owners and AE clients to perform life cycle cost analysis and value engineering for many of OCMI’s most complex and high-profile projects. Michael Velose is a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) and Certified Cost Professional (CCP) with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology and MS in Management of Technology.
VICE PRESIDENT
Since joining the firm in 2008, Michael Mejia has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in cost estimating, preconstruction services, and construction management. He holds a BS in Construction Engineering from San Diego State University. As an Estimating Practice Leader, Mike oversees the daily operations of the estimating staff and keeps on top of industry and market trends while managing preconstruction and cost management efforts in the San Diego regional office.
VICE PRESIDENT
As the regional leader of OCMI’s Dallas office, Kyle has led an enterprising campaign to spearhead growth in the Texas market. He manages local staff in the areas of cost, schedule, and construction management while overseeing technical deliverables by coordinating with owners, clients, and internal resources. Kyle also leads the firm’s economic forecasting and analysis practice, which includes quantitative and qualitative research; in-depth industry interviews with owners, contractors, and architects; detailed technical analysis and data dashboard development. He holds a BS in Business Management from George Mason University and previously served as the President of SMPS Dallas and the CMAA North Texas Young Leaders Committee Chair.
VICE PRESIDENT
Justin Dorsey has led complex, multi-disciplinary teams delivering major construction programs for higher education clients nationwide, including award-winning projects at San Diego State University. With more than 14 years of experience in project management, construction management, and project controls, he brings a strong background in managing complex programs and guiding project teams from planning through delivery. As Vice President, Justin focuses on standardizing processes and operations across OCMI’s CM/PM business line while strengthening teams through enhanced training and resources and supporting the firm’s continued national growth. Justin holds a BS in Information Systems Management from Tulane University and is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
VICE PRESIDENT
John Gorski serves as Vice President of Scheduling at OCMI, bringing more than 25 years of experience in project scheduling and controls. A key leader in the firm’s project controls practice, John has played an instrumental role in shaping OCMI’s scheduling standards and methodologies. Known for his ability to quickly integrate into complex projects, he combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach that is highly valued by both clients and colleagues. John holds a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is a certified Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP).
VICE PRESIDENT
Alison Murphy serves as Vice President at OCMI, overseeing marketing and business development operations across the firm’s nationwide offices. With over 20 years of experience in AEC marketing, she plays a key role in shaping OCMI’s brand and driving strategic and revenue growth.
Alison leads firmwide strategic initiatives, guiding the development and execution of OCMI’s strategic plan while driving growth through client acquisition, cross-selling of services, and expansion across geographic markets. She works closely with leadership across all offices, with a focus in California, to strengthen the firm’s national footprint and align business development efforts with market opportunities. She is also responsible for performance benchmarking, firmwide reporting, and ensuring accountability to strategic goals at all levels of the organization. In addition, she leads OCMI’s mentorship program, supporting leadership development and strengthening the firm’s long-term talent pipeline. She holds a BA in Human Services from the University of Phoenix and is a past President of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) San Diego Chapter.
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