Heavy Industrial Maritime Manufacturing Estimator

Client: A client in the manufacturing industry

Location:

Portsmouth, VA

Work mode:
On-site

Experience:

Mid Level

Work authorization: US Citizen (Only)

Relocation:
Not available

Openings: 1

• Analyze and evaluate requests for quotes (RFQs), drawings, and specifications to understand project requirements for maritime manufacturing projects
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and procurement teams to ensure accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and fabrication for maritime vessels and components
• Assess potential risks and incorporate risk mitigation strategies into cost estimates
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact cost estimates
• Present detailed bid packages to senior management
• Attend post-award project reviews to refine estimating practices and processes based on actual project outcomes
• Communicate with customers throughout the bidding process, if required, to clarify project specifications and requirements

• 5-10 Years of experience in Heavy Industrial Maritime Manufacturing or shipbuilding on the machining side required
• Familiarity with various types of maritime construction projects, including commercial and military vessels
• Strong understanding of federal contracting processes, regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Ability to estimate the amount of material, labor, and equipment required to perform requirements of RFQs
• Knowledge of market labor and material trends relevant to the maritime industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, finance, procurement, and human resources
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to incorporate risk considerations into cost estimates
• Capacity to estimate multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Candidate must be able to pass a background check to gain access to sites that perform work on US DOD Contracts (on-site)
• Candidate should have a good driving record