Maritime Estimator: Ship Repair & Industrial Bids

Walashek; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. seeks an experienced estimator to support cost development for manufacturing and repair projects.

You will price fixed-price jobs for maritime ship repair and industrial work, determine procedures, crew sizes, and required tooling, and coordinate with internal staff and subcontractors to ensure competitive margins. The role requires 5–10 years in estimating and planning, with strong skills in reading blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or services to aid management in bidding.
• Prepare competitive fixed-price quotations 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 as needed to gather information and process requirements for accomplishment of work.
• Conduct ship-checks/site-checks as required to properly scope work.
• Obtain accurate bill of material (BOM) quotations in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with industry suppliers, vendors, and clients.
• Maintain and update contract pipeline in coordination with General Manager, Program Managers and Chief Estimator.
• Build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals to machine parts and products per specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.
• Ability to operate all Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to gain access to government and site office access required to obtain drawings and tech manuals for estimating and bidding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some college or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. seeks an experienced estimator to support cost development for manufacturing and repair projects.

You will price fixed-price jobs for maritime ship repair and industrial work, determine procedures, crew sizes, and required tooling, and coordinate with internal staff and subcontractors to ensure competitive margins. The role requires 5–10 years in estimating and planning, with strong skills in reading blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals.