Estimator

Walashek•Norfolk, VA

54d•$32 - $40•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, and maintaining relationships with industry suppliers, vendors, and clients. The Estimator will also maintain and update the contract pipeline and build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies. A key requirement is the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals. The company values high performance, teamwork, commitment to company values and safety, and the ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures with minimal supervision.

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.
High School Diploma and/or some college or technical training preferred.
5-10 years of experience in estimating and planning

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.