Estimator

Moran Environmental Recovery•North Charleston, SC

46d

About The Position

The Estimator identifies, tracks, prepares, and submits bids and proposals for marine construction and commercial diving operations. The role leads the technical and commercial development of competitive estimates for hard-bid, design/build, and negotiated pursuits, typically valued up to $25 million, for public and private sector clients. The position combines field and estimating experience in heavy civil and marine construction. It requires understanding commercial diving, marine means and methods, and equipment logistics, as well as applying creative problem-solving to complex or remote projects. The Estimator leads teams in developing ideas into clear, compelling proposals and supports pursuits from strategy through submission and client presentations. The Estimator also attends site visits and pre-bid meetings, transitions successful bids to operations through documented handoffs, and develops process improvements. Work is performed in an office and in field settings during site visits, potentially near active marine, waterfront, and construction environments. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide work visas, sponsorship, or relocation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of estimating experience.
At least 7 years of total experience in field engineering and logistics.
Working knowledge of heavy civil and/or marine construction, specifically work in and around dams, bridges, docks, and wharves.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and deadlines under time pressure.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and relocation are not provided.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (civil, structural, or mechanical) or Construction Management; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of experience in marine construction.
Experience directing crews and managing equipment on projects.
Experience estimating public and private sector projects with values up to $20 million.

Responsibilities

Identify, track, and manage bid and proposal opportunities.
Read, interpret, and analyze bid documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
Monitor bid sites and coordinate with primes regarding addenda, Q&A updates, scope changes, and bid extensions.
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
Determine means, methods, crewing, equipment, and logistics for marine and heavy civil scopes.
Account for regional wage requirements, per diem, travel, taxes, bonds, and indirect costs.
Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing.
Complete bids, participate in final reviews, and support negotiation of awarded work.
Lead technical bids and proposals from strategy through submission.
Write and develop technical proposals, work plans, and marine means-and-methods narratives.
Prepare or coordinate project schedules in support of proposals.
Lead pursuit strategy and manage proposal teams to deliver compliant, responsive submittals.
Participate in oral presentations and interviews with clients.
Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to validate assumptions and site conditions.
Transition successful bids to active job status with thorough, well-documented handoffs to operations.
Develop and implement process improvements to maintain a competitive edge.
Maintain clear, accessible notes and bid-folder documentation throughout the estimating process.
Perform other duties as assigned.