The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Estimate Development & Bid Preparation
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates using historical data, labor standards, material pricing, and subcontractor inputs.
• Develop estimates for new construction and project change order work.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive proposal packages, including cost estimation, proposal letter, and required submittals in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Ensure all bids are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
Scope Review & Risk Assessment
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents for technical, contractual, and commercial issues.
• Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks.
• Communicate concerns and recommendations to Sales, Project Management, and Estimating leadership.
Bid Reviews & Internal Coordination
• Participate and lead in formal bid reviews prior to submission.
• Support management with pricing rationale, assumptions, and risk drivers.
• Collaborate with Sales during proposal development and clarification phases.
• Support Project Management with pricing for change orders and scope adjustments.
Estimating Data & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain organized bid files with sufficient cost history to support future estimates.
• Update estimating files with actual costs and document variances for continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating methods, tools, data accuracy, and processes.
Vendor & Subcontractor Engagement
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Solicit competitive pricing and negotiate favorable terms when appropriate.
• Evaluate vendor performance and pricing reliability over time.
Skills and Abilities
• Estimating techniques to include labor hour development, weight takeoffs, material takeoffs, and subcontract pricing.
• Understanding of ship construction methods, sequencing, build strategies, and ship systems.
• Familiarity with United States Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with members of Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 – 5 years of estimating, engineering, or project management experience3 in the marine, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial construction environment required; 5 – 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including frequent use of pivot tables, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word required.