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Qarbon Aerospace, Inc.

Cost Estimating and Pricing Manager Regular Management Red Oak, TX, US Company Overview Qarbon ... Lead the development, coordination, and submission of customer proposals for composite aerospace ...

Engineered Products

Estimating Manager

Easley, SC

Oversee the preparation of estimates and proposals, ensuring strategic alignment and optimized project outcomes. * Lead weekly meetings to update Account Managers on project status and address any ...

Blue Energy

Estimating Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

The Estimating Manager will be responsible for evaluation of submitted estimates and proposal estimates from bidders or other parties as well as evaluation of supplier submitted change order estimate ...

Blue Energy

Estimating Manager

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

The Estimating Manager will be responsible for evaluation of submitted estimates and proposal estimates from bidders or other parties as well as evaluation of supplier submitted change order estimate ...

MCS

Estimating Manager

Lexington, KY · On-site

... proposals, supports pricing strategy, and ensures all estimating activities meet auditready ... The successful Estimating Manager is meticulous in documentation and compliance, comfortable ...

Moore Industries

Estimating Manager

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Job Title: Estimating Manager Location: Baton Rouge, La Employment Type: Full-Time About Moore ... Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals. * Review project plans ...

Moore Industries

Estimating Manager

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Job Title: Estimating Manager Location: Baton Rouge, La Employment Type: Full-Time About Moore ... Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals. * Review project plans ...

Core Group Resources

Estimating Manager

Houston, TX

Manage the full estimating and bid lifecycle, from opportunity review through proposal submission and project award. * Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, scopes of work, schedules, and ...

Roomi Group Corp

Estimating Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$52K - $68K/yr

This role requires strong industry knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage the full estimating process from bid review through proposal submission ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and ...

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Estimating Manager

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC
Ship and Boat Building • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced Estimating Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.
Position Title:                     Estimating Manager
Reports To:                        Director of Estimating
Location:                              Honolulu, Hawaii
Position Summary
PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.
Pacific Shipyards is searching for a highly qualified Estimating Manager to provide leadership and supervisory oversight of the Estimating Department.  The ideal candidate will have 10+ years' experience working as a ship repair estimator or similar position and have a passion for business development while leading a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  The Estimating Manager will assign and delegate tasks to a small group of estimators and planners.  The ideal candidate will set priorities and monitor progress to ensure proposals and bids are submitted in a timely manner.  The Estimating Manager will be responsible for final submittal of complex cost estimates and bid packages provided to U.S. Navy and commercial customers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manages daily activities of the estimating department
  • Thorough understanding of ship repair planning and estimating
  • Monitors progress of subordinates and ensures deadlines are met
  • Leading and managing a team of estimators to generate base cost estimates.
  • Create standardized approaches to developing estimates and proposals.
  • Engages in business development and identifies new leads.
  • Oversee, delegate, and handle all parts of the estimating process which includes: respond to RFPs, interpret blueprints, perform ship checks, determine pricing strategies, negotiate contracts, and handle change orders.
  • Ensures the assignment of work is delegated appropriately to employees.
  • Communicates regularly with executive management, vendors, subcontractors. and consultants.
  • The Proposal & Estimating Department Manager supervises a team of employees, which includes Sr. Estimators, Estimators, Procurement Specialists, and other supporting staff.
  • Stays abreast of developments in the industry.
  • Assists with planning future staffing requirements.
  • Performs final review off on all bid packages submitted to customers.
Education/Training/Skills:
  • Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience, five years of management experience highly recommended.
  • Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques. Understanding of maritime ship repair and construction, terminology and contracts.
  • Experience negotiating contract changes and providing labor estimates for ship repair.
  • Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software.
Qualification/Requirements:
  • Knowledge of Navy Vessels and ship construction methods.
  • NAVSEA standards as well as federal and state regulations.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and understand government contracts.
  • Experience with proposal writing.
  • Highly experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel.
  • This position requires US Citizenship due to clearance required for base access.
  • Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher
  • Must successfully obtain and maintain TWIC and Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites.
  • Must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check.

Our Values
Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.
Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.
Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.
Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.
We hope you will consider joining our team! 
Pay Range: $130,000-$180,000 annual salary to commensurate with experience.
 
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