Summary:
The Marine Estimator manages the analysis of bids and completes estimates for assigned projects, creating detailed cost estimates for ship repair and other marine projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following. Other duties as assigned.
Completes proposals, submittals, estimates and bid summary sheets.
Identifies and communicates all special requirements on estimates to owners.
Identifies and communicates all bonding/security requirements to owners and controller.
Thoroughly reviews all customer specifications, drawings and technical data.
Develops detailed itemized listing of required work tasks based on review of bid request.
Produces labor, material and subcontractor price estimates for all required work.
Produces craft hours and subcontractor estimates on projects.
Develops long lead and critical material list as required.
Prepares estimates for Change Orders on new and existing projects.
Develops craft labor budgets for planning and scheduling of project work.
Analyzes subcontractor quotes to determine the best choices for sourcing
Compares subcontractor to in-house costs in order to make outsourcing decisions.
Works with Production Managers to develop repair or new-build production plans.
Conducts turnover meeting for transfer of bid package to Production Managers.
Analyzes work sequencing and durations to produce the project production schedule.
Utilizes historical cost data in order to develop accurate bid standards.
Researches and develops new cost standards for work where no historical data exists.
Identifies and resolves ambiguities in specifications or bid packages.
Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with other departments and employees.
Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Project.
Able to read and understand ship blue prints.
Strong communication skills-written and verbal. Must be able to communicate with employees of varying education levels and maintain positive employee relations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong background, skill, knowledge and experience in marine design and engineering and knowledge of materials used in marine construction.
Excellent communication skills with clients and able to communicate well on technical subjects.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills with domestic and international clientele.
General knowledge of a wide range of commercial marine vessels.
Ability to develop detailed specifications and estimates for marine projects.
Understanding of marine classification society rules, USCG and regulatory requirements.
Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions.
Physical Demands:
Corporate office work - must be able to conduct ship checks on board Navy or Coast Guard vessels.
Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and private shipyards for performance of job duties.
EOE/M/F/AA/Disability/Vet/Drug-Free Workplace International Flooring & Protective Coatings, Inc is an EOE and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, or parenthood.