Senior Construction Estimator (Head Estimator)

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401K

11 paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC (ICMS) is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator (Head Estimator) to lead the preparation, review, and documentation of costs for contractor and subcontractor work in Georgia. This onsite role requires delivering accurate estimates aligned with contract requirements and client needs.

The Head Estimator will manage takeoffs, cost data, subcontractor quotations, and risk assessments, ensuring workflows meet industry standards and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of construction estimating experience, with at least 3 years in a lead/senior estimating capacity.
• Proficiency in construction cost estimating software such as WinEst, or an equivalent industry-standard estimating platform.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, labor and material pricing, quantity takeoffs, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and cost-estimating methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, inconsistencies, and unsupported costs in estimates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost estimates for work performed by the Contractor's workforce and subcontracted work using construction cost estimating software such as WinEst or equivalent.
• Develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, indirect costs, and other applicable project expenses.
• Obtain, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor quotations into estimates as appropriate.
• Ensure information, documentation, assumptions, calculations, and supporting data for subcontracted work meet the same standards of accuracy, completeness, and documentation required for Contractor-performed work.
• Review subcontractor estimates and proposals for completeness, scope alignment, pricing accuracy, exclusions, assumptions, and potential gaps or overlaps.

Skills

Lead estimator

WinEst proficiency

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WinEst

Job description

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 Senior Construction Estimator (Head Estimator) who is responsible for leading and managing the preparation, review, and documentation of construction cost estimates for work performed by the Contractor's workforce and subcontractors. The Head Estimator ensures estimates are accurate, complete, consistent, and supported by objective documentation, labor and material pricing, production rates, subcontractor quotations, and other applicable cost data. Duties and

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost estimates for work performed by the Contractor's workforce and subcontracted work using construction cost estimating software such as WinEst or equivalent.
• Develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, indirect costs, and other applicable project expenses.
• Obtain, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor quotations into estimates as appropriate.
• Ensure information, documentation, assumptions, calculations, and supporting data for subcontracted work meet the same standards of accuracy, completeness, and documentation required for Contractor-performed work.
• Review subcontractor estimates and proposals for completeness, scope alignment, pricing accuracy, exclusions, assumptions, and potential gaps or overlaps.
• Maintain organized estimating files, including takeoffs, pricing documentation, quotations, assumptions, calculations, and estimate revisions.
• Establish and maintain consistent estimating procedures, methodologies, templates, and quality-control practices.
• Support preparation and maintenance of estimates associated with modifications, change orders, task orders, work requests, proposals, and other contract requirements.
• Identify potential cost, scope, schedule, and estimating risks and communicate significant issues to project management.
• Support weekly subcontract workload data reporting, including collecting, validating, and consolidating subcontract workload and cost information.
• Ensure all estimates and supporting documentation are prepared in accordance with applicable contract requirements, company procedures, and established industry practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate control of pricing, subcontractor, and other sensitive cost information.
• Perform other estimating and cost-analysis duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Contract Manager.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 8–10 years of construction estimating experience, with at least 3 years in a lead/senior estimating capacity
• Proficiency in construction cost estimating software such as WinEst, or an equivalent industry-standard estimating platform
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, labor and material pricing, quantity takeoffs, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and cost-estimating methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, inconsistencies, and unsupported costs in estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English. Security Clearance: Minimum investigation at a Public Trust level required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 100% covered for employee
• Life and Accidental AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• 11 Paid Government Holidays
• Generous sick and vacation leave Job Type: Full-Time Onsite Position (Telecommute not considered for this position) Work schedules are subject to change based on client and company needs. As a management position, this person will be on call regularly and be available for and respond to emergencies off shift.
• This is a contingent hire position based upon the award of contract. 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.