Estimating Leader – Ship Repair (Hawaii Relocation Included)

SST Direct; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leadership role

Performance bonus

Job summary

SST Direct seeks an experienced Estimating Manager for a leadership role in Honolulu, Hawaii. Relocation is required with relocation assistance. The position oversees cost estimation for Navy and commercial ship repair projects and leads a team across bids and proposals.

You will drive standardized estimating processes, manage staff, and coordinate with executives, vendors, and customers to win complex contracts. A strong engineering background and deep industry knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of ship repair or marine industry experience.
• 5+ years of management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Navy vessels, NAVSEA standards, ship construction methods, and government contracts.
• Advanced estimating strategy and proposal writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Estimating Department.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Sr. Estimators, Estimators, Procurement Specialists, and support staff.
• Develop and implement standardized estimating and proposal processes.
• Assign, delegate, and monitor estimating tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform final review and approval of complex cost estimates and bid packages.
• Respond to RFPs, interpret technical drawings, conduct ship checks, and develop pricing strategies.
• Negotiate contract changes and manage change orders.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Support business development efforts and identify new opportunities.
• Plan future staffing needs and stay current on industry developments.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Job description

SST Direct seeks an experienced Estimating Manager for a leadership role in Honolulu, Hawaii. Relocation is required with relocation assistance. The position oversees cost estimation for Navy and commercial ship repair projects and leads a team across bids and proposals.

You will drive standardized estimating processes, manage staff, and coordinate with executives, vendors, and customers to win complex contracts. A strong engineering background and deep industry knowledge are essential.