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The Marine Estimator is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and completion of shipyard bids and proposals for new construction, and conversion projects. The position develops detailed cost estimates, labor forecasts, material take-offs, subcontractor pricing, and production plans to support competitive and profitable project execution. The Marine Estimator works closely with engineering, production, purchasing, and executive management to evaluate opportunities and secure new business for the shipyard.
Key Responsibilities• Identify and pursue new project opportunities for the shipyard.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Conduct proposal meetings with project management, production personnel, and management.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Prepare bid summaries, proposals, and customer submittals.
• Create detailed work breakdown structures and itemized scopes of work.
• Solicit, analyze, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Compare subcontractor pricing to in-house production costs and recommend sourcing strategies.
• Develop productivity assumptions, labor budgets, and schedule estimates.
• Establish long-lead material requirements and procurement strategies.
• Prepare pricing for contract modifications and change orders.
• Work with production management to develop execution plans and project schedules.
• Conduct estimate turnover meetings with project management and production personnel following contract award.
• Utilize historical cost and performance data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Participate in bid/no-bid evaluations and risk assessments.
• Communicate financial, bonding, insurance, and regulatory requirements to management.
Required Qualifications• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of commercial marine, shipbuilding, ship repair, or related estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes and vessel construction methods.
• Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, and other marine regulatory requirements.
• Experience with marine vessel systems, structural fabrication, and outfitting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
Preferred Experience
• Commercial vessel construction
• Passenger ferries
• Tugboats
• Barges
• Government and federally funded marine projects
• Buy America compliance requirements
• Contract administration and risk review
• Marine subcontractor and vendor management
Core Competencies
• Marine construction knowledge
• Cost estimating and financial analysis
• Contract review and risk assessment
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation and vendor management
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and teamwork
• Customer relationship management
Work Environment
• Combination of office, shipyard, and onboard vessel environments.
• Must be capable of ship checks, vessel inspections, and climbing ladders.
Physical Demands
• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and can read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
Work Demands
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damage to equipment or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.