Construction Cost Estimator

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 100

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

11 Paid Government Holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is seeking an experienced Construction Cost Estimator to develop independent government cost estimates for long-term and maintenance projects. The role requires strong analytical skills and attention to pricing accuracy.

The position is based in Laurel, MD, and involves working with government clients, site management, and contract officers to support budgeting and negotiations. Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of construction cost estimating experience.
• Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from drawings and specs.
• Experience with design-bid-build or design-build project delivery.
• Experience on commercial, institutional, industrial, or government projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication; high attention to pricing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost analysis, review, and develop independent cost estimates (IGCEs).
• Perform market studies and assess system/material availability and feasibility.
• Collaborate with contracting officer and site management on change merit, negotiation, and settlements.
• Prepare estimates for program and project budgeting; ROM estimates within +/-20%.
• Provide estimating support during strategic planning and project development.

Skills

Cost estimation

IGCEs

Quantity takeoffs

Market studies

Design-bid-build

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients.

ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments.

ICMS is looking for an experienced Construction Cost Estimator . This individual is responsible for developing independent government cost estimates for long term projects and current maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide cost analysis, cost review, and prepare and validate independent cost estimates (IGCEs).
• Perform market studies; system/material availability and feasibility.
• Work in conjunction with contacting officer and the site management team, to assist in determining the merit of changes, the negotiation and settlement strategy and participate in negotiations.
• Prepare estimates for program and project budgeting and planning. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates are generally expected to be within+/- 20% of negotiated prices.
• Provide estimating support services during the strategic planning, mission analysis and project development phase.

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor's Degree is desired in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience.
• Minimum of 3 years construction cost estimating experience.
• Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from drawings/specifications
• Familiarity with design-bid-build and/or design-build project delivery methods
• Experience working on commercial, institutional, industrial, or government projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in pricing.

Additional Qualifying Factors:

• As a condition of employment, it will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Security Clearance:

It is mandatory that all Contractor personnel working onsite at federal facilities meet federal government security clearance standards. Minimum investigation at a Public Trust level required.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Laurel, MD (may need to visit Washington DC location and Fort Meade, MD)

*This is a contingent hire position based upon the award of contract.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 100% covered for employee
• Life and Accidental AD&D Insurance
• 11 Paid Government Holidays
• Generous sick and vacation leave

ICMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.