Shipyard Estimator

Join A Well-Established Rhode Island Shipyard

Join a well-established Rhode Island shipyard building and repairing complex commercial vessels, including barges, tugboats, ferries, and vessels supporting the offshore wind industry. This is a highly visible opportunity to lead detailed cost and schedule estimates, identify new business opportunities, and directly influence which projects enter the shipyard.

• $95,000-$125,000 base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career development and continued education opportunities
• Stable, full-time position with an established Northeast shipbuilder
• Exposure to new vessel construction, major repairs, and offshore wind projects
• Collaborative environment where employees have a direct impact on project success

• 10+ years of marine, shipyard, ship repair, or marine engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed bids, proposals, and cost estimates
• Strong understanding of commercial vessels and shipyard production processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, technical data, and drawings
• Working knowledge of marine classification society rules, USCG regulations, and applicable maritime requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, marine technology, construction management, or a related field preferred but not required
• Ability to travel to customer facilities and vessels as needed

• Develop complete labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, schedule, and overhead estimates for shipbuilding and repair opportunities
• Review customer specifications and drawings to identify scope gaps, technical risks, special requirements, and potential cost exposure
• Perform vessel visits and ship checks to validate project scope before finalizing bids
• Prepare proposals, bid summaries, submittals, and supporting documentation for executive review
• Identify bonding, security, insurance, and other commercial requirements that could affect a bid
• Pursue and evaluate new opportunities that align with the shipyard's capabilities
• Manage multiple active estimates while coordinating information from engineering, production, purchasing, vendors, and subcontractors
• Clearly communicate assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommended pricing strategy to operations leadership