Lead Marine Construction Estimator

Global-Diving-; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with 4% match

Paid Vacation and Generous PTO

Job summary

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks an Estimator to drive bid development for marine construction and commercial diving projects up to $25 million. You will lead technically and commercially, coordinating with operations and finance to build competitive, compliant proposals.

The role requires 5+ years in estimating, strong knowledge of heavy civil/marine disciplines, and proven ability to manage multiple bids from identification to handoff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Field engineering

Marine construction knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks an Estimator to drive bid development for marine construction and commercial diving projects up to $25 million. You will lead technically and commercially, coordinating with operations and finance to build competitive, compliant proposals.

The role requires 5+ years in estimating, strong knowledge of heavy civil/marine disciplines, and proven ability to manage multiple bids from identification to handoff.