Estimator

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.; Murray (KY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D/LTD Insurance

401(k) Plan with 4% match

Paid Vacation

Generous PTO

Résumé du poste

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. seeks an experienced Estimator to drive bid identification, pricing, and proposal development for marine construction projects. You will lead technical and commercial efforts, coordinate crews and equipment needs, and bring rigorous cost control to complex pursuits.

The role requires extensive estimating experience in heavy civil and marine environments, with a focus on creating competitive, compliant submissions for public and private clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or marine construction.
• Experience reading drawings, specs, and contracts for bids.
• Ability to develop detailed cost estimates and crew/equipment plans.
• Experience with subcontractor pricing and proposal development.

Responsabilités

• Lead technical bids and proposals from strategy through submission.
• Prepare technical proposals, work plans, and methods narratives.
• Coordinate project schedules to support proposals and submissions.
• Manage pursuit strategy and lead multi-disciplinary proposal teams.
• Participate in client presentations and interviews.

Connaissances

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Bid management

Proposal development

Marine construction

Team leadership

Oral presentations

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Outils

Estimating software

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for the identification, tracking, preparation, and submission of bids and proposals related to marine construction and commercial diving operations. This individual leads the technical and commercial development of competitive estimates on hard-bid, design/build, and negotiated pursuits, typically valued up to $25 million, across public and private sector clients.

Success in this role requires combined field and estimating experience in heavy civil and marine construction. A Global Estimator understands commercial diving, marine means and methods, and equipment logistics, and applies creative problem-solving to complex or remote projects. The role also requires leading team ideas from brainstorming into clear, compelling, and winning proposals.

Bid Identification & Management

• Identify, track, and manage bids and proposal opportunities.
• Read, interpret, and analyze bid documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor bid sites and coordinate with primes for addenda, Q&A updates, scope changes, and bid extensions.

Estimating & Pricing

• 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 (union, prevailing wage), per diem, travel, taxes, bonds, and indirects.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Complete bids, participate in final reviews, and support negotiation of awarded work.

Technical Proposals & Pursuit Leadership

• 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 the proposal.
• Lead pursuit strategy and manage proposal teams to deliver compliant, responsive submittals.
• Participate in oral presentations and interviews with clients.

Project Handoff & Continuous Improvement

• 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 in the marketplace.
• Maintain clear, accessible notes and bid-folder documentation throughout the estimating process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Four-year degree — Bachelor of Science in Engineering (civil, structural, or mechanical) or Construction Management preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• 7+ years of total experience in field engineering and logistics.
• 5+ years of experience in marine construction preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of heavy civil and/or marine construction, specifically work in and around dams, bridges, docks, and wharves.
• Experience directing crews and managing equipment on projects preferred.
• Experience estimating public and private sector projects with values up to $20 million.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match (+additional company contributions!)
• Company paid Financial Advice Program
• Paid Vacation based on years of service
• Generous PTO plan

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Perform work in an office setting.
• Perform work in a field setting during site visits, which may include exposure to active marine, waterfront, and construction environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and deadlines under time pressure.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa, sponsorship, or relocation for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621.