Marine and Industrial Estimator

Walashek; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. in Charleston, SC, is seeking a seasoned Estimator/Planner to develop cost estimates and competitive quotes for ship repair and industrial projects.

You will interpret blueprints, coordinate with project teams, manage BOMs, and ensure bids meet margins and schedules while working under deadlines. The role requires 5–10 years of experience and involves open-air shipyard conditions and site visits aboard ships and rigs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or some college or technical training preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in estimating and planning.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Willingness to visit projects aboard ships and rigs; work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of product or service.
• Prepare competitive fixed-price quotations (both labor and material) for maritime ship repair/refit and industrial repair/refit.
• Determine work procedures, crew size, machines/tooling, sub-contractors, material, accessories required to accomplish work at competitive price and acceptable margins.
• Coordinate with Walashek staff and trades to gather information and processing requirements.
• Conduct ship-checks/site-checks to properly scope work.
• Obtain accurate bill of material (BOM) quotations in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with industry suppliers, vendors, and clients.
• Build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals to machine parts and products.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Deadline-driven

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training / some college

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of product or service.
2. Prepare competitive fixed-price quotations (both labor and material) for maritime ship repair/refit and industrial repair/refit.
3. Determine work procedures, crew size, machines/tooling, sub-contractors, material, accessories required to accomplish work at competitive price and acceptable margins.
4. Coordinate with Walashek staff and trades as needed in order to gather information and process requirements for accomplishment of work.
5. Conduct ship-checks / site-checks as required in order to properly scope work.
6. Obtain accurate bill of material (BOM) quotations in a timely manner.
7. Maintain relationships with industry suppliers, vendors, and clients.
8. Maintain and update contract pipeline in coordination with General Manager, Program Managers and Chief Estimator.
9. Build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies.
10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals in order to machine parts and products according to specifications.
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
12. High performance and a strong team player.
13. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures with minimal supervision.
14. Commitment to company values and safety program.
15. Ability to operate all Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
16. Ability to gain access to government and site office access required to obtain drawings, tech manuals, and other technical and planning documentation required for estimating and bidding purposes.

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma and/or some college or technical training preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in estimating and planning

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office-controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore, as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Special Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals in order to machine parts and products according to specifications.

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental, and 401(k) benefits. Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer