Dredge Project Estimator

Curtin Maritime • Long Beach, CA

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dredge Project Estimator is a key member of Curtin Maritime’s estimating team, responsible for developing accurate, competitive bids for dredging and marine construction projects. This role involves analyzing bid documents, calculating dredge volumes and production rates, preparing detailed cost estimates, identifying risks, and collaborating with operations, procurement, and project management. The estimator supports proposal development from initial review through project award, and transitions estimates to the execution team upon award.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of estimating or preconstruction experience in marine or heavy civil construction; dredging experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD, HYPACK, or other survey/production estimating software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical skills with the ability to interpret plans, specifications, and survey data.
• Knowledge of dredging equipment, pump dynamics, pipeline routing, and regulatory requirements (e.g., USACE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across disciplines and prepare professional proposal documents.
• Valid driver’s license, TWIC card, and ability to travel to project sites; capable of meeting physical requirements for vessel and site work.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and meet deadlines during active bidding periods.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, drawings, specifications, survey data, and geotechnical reports to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs, production estimates, and cost breakdowns for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors, factoring in mobilization, fuel, booster placement, and pump dynamics.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope, pricing accuracy, and cost reasonableness; manage historical cost data to support future estimates.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify value engineering opportunities, and develop proposal clarifications and schedules.
• Prepare bid deliverables including executive summaries, estimate sheets, and technical narratives.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and debriefs to gather field data and maintain client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and finalize bids; support project handover by presenting estimate assumptions and resource requirements to the execution team.
• Research and evaluate innovative construction methods to improve accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• AD&D/Life Insurance
• 401k (with company match)
• Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employees and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees