QfirstCM | Cost Management Consulting

Located in Orange County, California, Q1stCM was established in 2016 specializing in construction cost management. We offer over 30 years of experience in the construction and cost estimating sectors. Recognizing the need for enhanced client collaboration and service, Q1stCM was created. Focusing on quality over quantity, Q1stCM is determined to exceed client expectations, be user friendly, streamlined in approach, committed to detail, while offering a bespoke, expert and personal cost estimating experience. This is in favor of large scale, factory produced cost statements. We are ideally sized with appropriate resources and skillsets to meet all aspects of construction projects, irrespective of complexity, function or location.

Firm Profile

Q1stCM is a construction cost management practice that provides cost management solutions and support throughout the State of California and the U.S. Our experience includes a wide variety of project types, complexity, size and delivery methods. This consists of extensive higher education, k-12, GSA and healthcare experience. Possessing excellent technical knowledge with combined intuitive skills, we expertly manage project costs during pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases.

Core Values

Quality First – Our principal objective is to support clients with solutions that enhance outcomes.

Quality Counts – Excellence is assured through our project ownership and accountability.

Quality Matters – Exceeding standards while providing cost effective deliverables.

Experience

We have extensive experience across many industry sectors. As trusted members of the assembled design team, we have partnered on numerous construction and civil projects with a combined value in excess of $5B. Our professional qualifications and certifications ensure we have attained and retain core competencies while remaining current with industry and market trends, local and national.

Services

Successful client outcomes relies on team players. Our experienced, independent and impartial team ensures the interest of the client and project remain our top priority. By establishing early and continued involvement in the design process we can effectively minimize project risk, offer cost effective solutions and maximize budget outcomes.

We will identify scope and quantities, which do not support project intent and highlight costs which do not meet current market value between competing cost estimates.

When changes occur, we use our project knowledge and expertise to breakdown information and present it in a manner that can be clearly understood. Providing cost data that can be easily reviewed and industry supported will assist with negotiations and fair resolution, while reducing risk of delay and added project cost.

Either competing, contractor or engineers estimates, high-level or detailed analysis, Q1stCM provides comparison reports and recommendations to help the project move forward on budget.

Using our established cost data we develop a project framework to forecast a range of cost models in order to validate project costs.

Delivering the required program while remaining on budget is paramount to success. Early development and identification of initial construction costs along with comparable projects will provide the foundation for building a successful project.

Ongoing construction phase review will certify proper and structured payments to appropriate authority. Q1stCM will recommend proper and timely disbursement of funds which will ensure financial obligations are being met, while remaining independent and impartial.

Many projects need to incorporate product options and alternatives for various reasons. Our combined technical product and cost knowledge will ensure a cost-effective solution, without compromising function, sustainability of aesthetic value for the project.

Our expert knowledge will provide objective opinions, while assisting and preparing for settlement or litigation.

Leadership

Scott has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has focused the last 19 years providing cost management services. He has worked on a multitude of project types throughout his career, including Civic, Federal, State, k-12 and Higher Education.

Scott is an expert in construction cost estimating, including pre-construction, design development and construction document phases. He is also a skilled mediator, participating in change order preparation, validation and negotiation. He has extensive reconciliation experience with general contractors and subcontractors, and communicates well with all design team members, promoting open door dialogue and effective project solutions

Contact Us Now

Have questions about your construction project or budget? We are here to assist your success. Q1stCM are available to help fulfill your cost management needs. Please complete the form below and we will be in touch shortly.

Scott Feeney - Principal
Ph: 949-351-9120
Email: scott@qfirstcm.com