Senior Structural Estimator

Estimator - Senior

Gather and analyze financial data to estimate and allocate costs for a current or proposed projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications
• Reviews blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to formulate cost estimates
• Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimates
• Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints
• Reviews estimates as requested and analyzes established standards for cost reductions
• Reviews and analyzes existing and proposed processes, staff, and materials; identifies cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepares reports forecasting production scenarios; makes recommendations based on findings.
• Provides training/guidance to less experienced Estimators
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the industry
• Knowledge of production management, logistics, and supply chain concepts and methodologies
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience estimating in Maritime industry

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

• Work is mostly conducted indoors in an office or remote environment
• Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk; must be able to view computer screen for prolonged periods of time; must be able to enter data using keyboard accurately and efficiently
• Must be able to communicate effectively via phone or email with personnel at remote job sites
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 15 pounds infrequently
• Lifting includes from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, waist to overhead
• May be required to climb stairs or ladders

Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, copy machine, adding machine, scanner

Reasonable Accommodations:

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions