Pipe Estimator

Venture Dynamics • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Dynamics is seeking an experienced Pipe Estimator to develop detailed labor and material estimates for shipboard and shop repairs on U.S. Navy vessels. The role works from drawings, work item specifications, and on-site ship checks to turn repair requirements into accurate, bid-ready proposals in coordination with production, project management, and subcontractors. The estimator directly contributes to how work is priced and executed. This is a contract role with strong potential for long-term or permanent placement based on performance and client need.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related field, AA/AS plus two years of directly related experience, or six years of directly related experience.
• Working knowledge of shipboard nomenclature, systems, equipment, spaces, and configuration.
• Knowledge of labor and material costs for ship repair, alteration, and maintenance work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work item specifications.
• Comfort using computers to retrieve data and work across estimating and reporting programs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in tanks and confined spaces aboard vessels and in the drydock.
• Must be able to obtain base access (DBIDS) as required by the military installation.

Nice To Haves

• Strong pipe background.
• Navy or NAVSEA ship repair experience.
• Experience with ship repair cost reports and purchase order data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Pipe Estimator on assigned work items, developing labor and material estimates for repairs, upgrades, alterations, and maintenance on government vessels.
• Conduct ship checks and job site inspections to verify technical information and identify interference and access problems before pricing work.
• Interpret work item specifications and drawings, and write inquiries to customers when requirements need clarification.
• Identify cost elements, including trade man-hours, subcontracts, rentals, and materials, and build work breakdown structures to support proposals and negotiations.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor quotes, prepare subcontract and rental requisitions, and work with the subcontracts group to resolve technical and schedule issues.
• Track ongoing jobs using cost reports, purchase order data, site observations, and production feedback to improve future man-hour and material estimates.
• Set the execution approach with project and production management and plan estimating work to fit the department schedule.
• Use computer systems and estimating programs to store and retrieve cost data and develop estimates in the proper bid format.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level