Construction Cost Estimator

INNOVATIVE CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT•Laurel, MD

3d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
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.
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.
U.S. Citizenship

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.