Estimator II

About Us

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 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 world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

About the Role

This position works in the Estimating Department to plan and develop thorough bids in the ship repair industry. Estimates will range in value from $1k to $5mil, and multiple estimates will be worked concurrently. Customers will include Navy, USCG, US Army, MSC, MARAD, NOAA, and commercial owners and operators.

Salary range: $90,000 – $100,000.

Responsibilities

• Reviews customer’s work specifications and detailed drawings; develops labor, material, and subcontractor price estimates for required work, produces final bids incorporating all costs for management review.
• Analyzes subcontractor quotes to determine best alternatives; builds strong working relationships with vendors to assure cost-effective pricing and services.
• Identifies all the trades required to accomplish the work and develops a detailed breakdown by trade of the hours required.
• Identifies and schedules key and critical path work items.
• Identifies and resolves ambiguities or inconsistencies in specifications or bid packages that could affect cost, prior to contract finalization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The role operates within general parameters but must use sound judgment and decision-making while exercising daily job responsibilities. This position works independently within a team setting, following general guidelines and goals identified by the Estimating Manager. The position has no supervisory responsibility but requires establishing effective working relationships with labor crafts and project management personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Prefer some college coursework in math and exposure to a production environment.
• Minimum four (4) years of estimating or related experience in a maritime industry preferred.
• Experience and thorough knowledge of shipboard systems, government regulations, ship repair methods, and administrative procedures.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles for bid development processes and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
• Systems thinking and inductive or deductive reasoning to assist in developing estimates.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, reference drawings, technical documents, government documents, and regulatory body regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize time and prioritize work to meet deadline goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word; proficiency in Excel for developing detailed labor hour estimates.
• Strong math skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discretionary bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan

Work Environment

The work environment for this job is primarily office-oriented with occasional visits to different marine platforms. Some overnight travel may be necessary to visit customer vessels. These visits may involve potentially hazardous equipment or conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e., US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are light to moderate. Position may require some lifting, bending, sitting, and traveling in a car for varied amounts of time. You may be required to stand for extensive periods of time, in external climates. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.