Shipyard Estimator / Project Manager

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Marine Repair is hiring a full-time Estimator / Project Manager in Tampa, Florida. The role develops detailed estimates for shipyard projects and repairs by calculating labor, engineering, material, and other direct costs to determine total project cost. It also prepares complete and accurate job books and manages the pre-arrival process to support a consistent and predictable start schedule. The position estimates work on Government and Commercial vessels, including general cargo vessels, container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, tugs, offshore supply vessels, and barges. Estimates are developed using drawings and specifications, as well as on-site ship checks. The role works closely with Production and project personnel, maintains pricing and supplier information, prepares bid responses and purchase orders, and tracks ongoing work to improve estimating accuracy. Travel on short notice and weekend or overtime work may be required when needed.

Requirements

Familiarity with the ship repair industry.
Ability to read and understand ship blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to analyze information, develop a budget, and present cost reports and related information.
Knowledge of AutoCAD.
Excellent analytical and math skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
General knowledge of commercial marine vessels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Understanding of marine classification society rules, USCG requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, dependable attitude.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines.
Ability to travel on short notice.
Ability to work weekends and overtime when required.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or a minimum of three years of experience in budget, planning, or estimating within a shipyard environment.
Direct shipyard knowledge of working with the Coast Guard for a minimum of 3–5 years, including the bid proposal process, invoicing system, and contracting system; equivalent combinations of experience, education, and/or training will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed labor and material estimates for shipyard and shop work and repairs on Government and Commercial vessels, using drawings, specifications, and on-site ship checks.
Identify access, interference, and other potential issues that should be accounted for in estimates.
Maintain master purchase orders, options, and product pricing to keep estimates accurate and current.
Correct existing job books when variances affect production schedules.
Work with Production to ensure required information is accurately represented in job books and project documentation.
Prepare Bid Response Letters for customers.
Complete job book files by assigned deadlines.
Generate purchase orders and update the master supplier and subcontractor list.
Track ongoing work and repairs to improve labor-hour and material estimating accuracy by reviewing cost reports and purchase order data, conducting on-site observations, and working with key Production personnel.
Prepare work breakdown structures for proposal submissions and establish an execution approach with project and production personnel.
Complete miscellaneous assignments as requested.