Marine Estimator: Proposals, Costing & Strategy

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Marine Estimator responsible for preparing proposals with cost, technical and commercial responses. You will analyze blueprints, specifications, and docs to estimate time, cost, and labor for products, projects, or services. This role may operate in a plant, operations center, or on a construction jobsite.

You will learn to interpret safety hazards, implement a solid construction strategy, and collaborate with teams to develop accurate, competitive bids.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents published by the client
• Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
• Use estimating procedures and policies
• Conduct a pre-job checklist and defines scope of work
• Coordinate disciplines amongst the estimating team
• Perform multiple types of quantity take-off
• Prepare project bid schedule
• Promote interaction with estimating team by brainstorming constructability of project, maximizing creativity, analyzing production rates, and maximizing indirect costs to reduce duration.
• Prepare technical and commercial approach to proposal cost
• Ensure contract T&Cs are reviewed by appropriate counsel for exceptions or comments.
• Assist others as needed

Job description

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Marine Estimator responsible for preparing proposals with cost, technical and commercial responses. You will analyze blueprints, specifications, and docs to estimate time, cost, and labor for products, projects, or services. This role may operate in a plant, operations center, or on a construction jobsite.

You will learn to interpret safety hazards, implement a solid construction strategy, and collaborate with teams to develop accurate, competitive bids.