Estimator

Vigor Marine Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group in Seattle is seeking an experienced cost estimator to support Navy ship repair and modernization programs.

You will prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing packages for RCCs, REAs, UCAs, and other contract modifications, reviewing drawings, specs, and NAVSEA guidance.

Join a mission-driven team delivering defensible Basis of Estimate documentation, coordinating with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Contracts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings, specs & technical documentation.
• Strong analytical & math skills; Excel, Bluebeam & ERP proficiency preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review RCCs, engineering changes, growth work & customer technical direction.
• Interpret NAVSEA work items, Standard Items, 4E Specs, SIDs, drawings & manuals.
• Conduct ship checks to validate scope, access & production methods.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation & pricing narratives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, Contracts & QA.
• Solicit & evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Track estimates through proposal submission, negotiation & award.
• Support customer fact-finding & negotiations with clear rationale.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS & NAVSEA requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Excel

Bluebeam

ERP

Multitasking

Tools

ERP

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Support Navy ship repair & modernization programs by preparing accurate, defensible cost estimates and pricing packages for RCCs, REAs, UCAs, and other contract modifications.

What You’ll Do:

• Review RCCs, engineering changes, growth work & customer technical direction
• Interpret NAVSEA work items, Standard Items, 4E Specs, SIDs, drawings & manuals
• Conduct ship checks to validate scope, access & production methods
• Prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation & pricing narratives
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, Contracts & QA
• Solicit & evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Track estimates through proposal submission, negotiation & award
• Support customer fact‑finding & negotiations with clear rationale
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS & NAVSEA requirements

What You Bring:

• Ability to read drawings, specs & technical documentation
• Strong analytical & math skills; Excel, Bluebeam & ERP proficiency preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Join a mission‑driven Navy modernization team delivering precision, accuracy & trusted estimating expertise.