Estimator

Walashek•Newport, RI

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of product or service. The role involves preparing competitive fixed-price quotations (both labor and material) for maritime ship repair/refit and industrial repair/refit. The Estimator will determine work procedures, crew size, machines/tooling, sub-contractors, material, and accessories required to accomplish work at a competitive price and acceptable margins. This role requires coordination with Walashek staff and trades, conducting ship-checks/site-checks, obtaining bill of material (BOM) quotations, maintaining supplier/vendor/client relationships, and updating the contract pipeline. The Estimator will build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies and must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high performance, team player attitude, ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision, commitment to company values and safety, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Microsoft Project) are essential. The role also requires the ability to gain access to government and site offices to obtain necessary documentation.

Requirements

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, including 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.
5-10 years of experience in estimating and planning

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma and/or some college or technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the 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.