Order Estimator II

Who We Are

Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors.

Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.

Description


Who We Are

Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors.

Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.

With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

PAY RANGE:$97,

Position Summary

The Change Order Estimator II supports the successful execution of U.S. Navy ship repair and modernization programs by preparing accurate, timely, and fully supported cost estimates and pricing proposals for Requests for Contract Change (RCCs), Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCAs), and other contract modifications. Working closely with Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, and Quality Assurance, the Estimator I develops detailed Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, validates technical scope through ship checks, and supports customer negotiations throughout the proposal lifecycle.

Essential Functions And Major Responsibilities

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Review RCCs, contract modifications, engineering changes, growth work, customer requests, and technical direction.
• Interpret NAVSEA work items, Standard Items, 4E Specifications, SIDs, drawings, technical manuals, and contract requirements.
• Perform ship checks and onboard inspections to validate scope, access, production methods, and estimating assumptions.
• Develop detailed bottoms-up labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, testing, temporary service, engineering, planning, and schedule impact estimates.
• Prepare complete Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, pricing narratives, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting calculations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, Contracts, QA, and Project Management to validate estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Maintain historical estimating data and estimate files for audit readiness.
• Track estimates from receipt through proposal submission, negotiation, award, and implementation.
• Support technical fact-finding meetings and customer negotiations by explaining estimate assumptions, methodologies, production approaches, schedule impacts, and…