Estimator/Project Manager-Construction

MVL Group; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

MVL Group in Hope Mills, NC is looking for an Estimator/Project Manager for a multi-year contract with US Military projects. The role requires thorough project document review, cost estimation, and strong collaboration with project teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with safety protocols.

Preferred candidates will have experience with governmental projects, familiarity with construction safety standards, and proficiency with project management software. The position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of estimating methods for government projects.
• Experience with US Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities Command.
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with earned value and budget forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a vendor/subcontractor master list.
• Attend project pre-bid walks and review project documents.
• Calculate costs of construction items for estimating projects.
• Develop a comprehensive project management plan.

Skills

Estimating methods

Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA

Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook

Familiarity with project management software

Job description

Macro Vantage Levant USA (MVL) is a well-established design-build firm supporting the US federal government’s construction programs around the world. MVL is bidding work for various US Military contracting entities throughout the US. MVL has a client-focused culture and delivers high-quality, on-time projects. We are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team.

We are currently seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to serve on a project team for a multi-year contract. No security clearance is required for this position, but ability to pass a background check is required to gain access to the worksite. The duration of this project is anticipated to be 24 months from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work will start late summer 2019.

Job Description

Primary Functions:

• Develop and maintain a vendor/subcontractor master list.
• Attend project pre-bid walks.
• Thoroughly review project documents, drawings, scope and site conditions.
• Calculate quantities and costs of construction items for estimating projects.
• Reviewing/preparing subcontractors scope of work.
• Negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Research material, labor, and equipment pricing for cost estimating across all trades.
• Assist the vendors and subcontractors with analysis of project requirements to ensure subcontractor pricing is complete
• Set up, attend and document meeting outcomes.
• Participate and actively support the proposal team and Program Manager for proposal submissions to clients.

Project Management

• Develop a comprehensive project management plan for all projects.
• Manage project team activities and oversee site operations associated with the project execution.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Superintendent to ensure the project is completed on-time, within budget, and according to the standards.
• Develop and maintain schedules for all stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and process contract change orders for prime and subcontracts.
• Oversee and enforce safety compliance on the projects.
• Create and submit budget forecasts
• Develop and track project submittals, RFI's, and daily reports.
• Develop, review and submit monthly project invoices in accordance with client and government requirements.
• Maintain owner relations.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.
• RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor management, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and project closeout

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Extensive knowledge of estimating methods for competitively bid government projects.
• Experience working with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC).
• Knowledge and experience working with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA for construction projects.
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity working with estimating and project management software programs.
• Familiarity with earned value and budget forecasting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• US federal construction industry experience
• US Army Corps of Engineer or NAVFAC experience on projects of similar size and scope.
• Military Service and/or Experience working with the military

Additional Information

Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy we offer a competitive benefits package including: a very attractive compensation plan which includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation.