Cost Estimator – Dredging | Marine Construction (Direct Hire)

JAB Recruitment; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JAB Recruitment seeks a Dredging or Marine Construction Engineer transitioning to an Estimating role in Houston, TX. The role centers on producing accurate cost estimates for hard bid marine projects and presenting findings to senior leadership.

You will review plans, create concise overview drawings, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to ensure competitive bids and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• 3+ years of dredging/marine construction experience or 5+ years in cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects.
• Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications.
• Produce clear overview drawings for presentation and discussions.
• Present the project and estimate during bid reviews with senior management.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills for estimates.
• Collaborate with support departments in a team environment.
• Support on-site Project Managers during execution of projects.
• Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating

Marine construction

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering and construction organization specializing in complex marine, civil, and infrastructure projects throughout North America and internationally. With a long-standing reputation for delivering technically challenging projects safely and successfully, the company operates one of the industry's most advanced fleets and continues to expand into emerging markets supporting coastal resilience, environmental restoration, and offshore energy development.

The Estimating team plays a critical role in shaping the future project portfolio of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most technically complex marine construction projects in the industry while partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, and project management teams.

Dredging or Marine Construction Engineer looking to transition into an Estimating role?

We welcome applications from experienced engineers who are interested in developing their careers in estimating and bringing their technical, project, and marine construction experience into a commercial environment. If you have a strong background in dredging or marine construction and are ready to take the next step into estimating, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule - 4 Days Onsite - 1 Day Work Remote

Location - Houston, TX 77024

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects
• Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications
• Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions
• Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate
• Work closely with various support departments in a team environment
• Capable of effective time-management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.
• Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during execution of project
• Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent and relevant work experience

Must possess at least one of the following:

• 3 years of relevant experience in the dredging and/or marine construction industry
• 5 years of relevant experience in a cost estimating position in a comparable industry
• Experience working on marine construction projects such as ports, channels, waterways, coastal restoration, beach nourishment, or shoreline protection.
• Exposure to dredging equipment such as hopper dredges, cutter suction dredges, mechanical dredges, barges, tugs, or other marine equipment.
• Field engineering experience involving quantities, production tracking, daily reports, surveying, material tracking, or assisting with project planning.
• Dredging equipment such as hopper dredges, cutter suction dredges, mechanical dredges, barges, tugs, or other marine equipment.
• Field engineering experience involving quantities, production tracking, daily reports, surveying, material tracking, or assisting with project planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and project data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Effective communicator and attentive listener with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and develop an understanding of dredging operations and cost estimating.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel on a limited basis during training.
• Analytical experience utilizing Power BI or similar software is a plus.

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings programs, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and long-term career advancement potential.

JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V