Estimator

Estimator

The Estimator is responsible for preparing competitive fixed price quotes (labor and material) for maritime ship repair/refit and industrial repair/refit. Determine work procedures, crew size, machines/tools sub-contractors, and materials required to accomplish work at competitive price and acceptable margins. Conduct ship checks/in order to properly evaluate the scope of work and obtain accurate bill of material (BOM) quotes in a timely manner. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service.
• Prepare competitive fixed price quotations (both labor and material), for maritime ship repair / refit and industrial repair / refit.
• Determine work procedures, crew size, machines/tooling, sub-contractors, material, accessories required to accomplish work at competitive price and acceptable margins.
• Coordinate with Walashek staff and trades as needed in order to gather information and process requirements for accomplishment of work.
• Conduct ship-checks / site-checks as required in order to properly scope work.
• Obtain accurate bill of material (BOM) quotations in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with industry suppliers, vendors and clients.
• Maintain and update contract pipeline in coordination with General Manager, Program Managers and Chief Estimator.
• Build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and technical manuals in order to machine parts and products according to specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to company values and safety program
• Ability to operate all Microsoft Office applications, to include Microsoft Project
• Ability to gain access to government and site office access required to obtain drawings, tech manuals, and other technical and planning documentation required for estimating and bidding purposes.

Required Education & Experience:

• Must be able to pass a drug screen
• Must be able to obtain access to base as required (DBIDS/TWIC credentials)
• High School Diploma and/or some college or technical training preferred.
• 5-10 years-experience in estimating and planning
• Trade background with welding, boiler making, pipefitting, and /or mechanical work

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

We provide paid holidays, PTO, paid medical, dental and vision benefits and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer