Senior Change Order Estimator - NAVSEA Ship Repair

Vigor Marine Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

EAP

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group in Seattle seeks a Change Order Estimator II to support U.S. Navy ship repair and modernization programs.

You will prepare accurate, fully supported cost estimates for RCCs, REAs, UCAs, and other contract changes, working with Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, and QA. Ideal candidates read nautical drawings, validate scope, develop detailed BOEs, and explain estimate justifications to customers during negotiations,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Marine Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years estimating, planning, or project management in NAVSEA ship repair/industrial settings.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA ship repair and modernization processes required.

Responsibilities

• Review RCCs, contract mods, and technical directions to validate scope.
• Develop detailed labor, material, and sub-contractor estimates.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE) with narratives and calculations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, Contracts, QA.
• Support negotiations with customers; explain methodologies and pricing.

Skills

NAVSEA processes

Read drawings/specs

BOE preparation

Cost estimating

Communication

MS Office/Bluebeam/ERP

Multi‑discipline coordination

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/related field

Tools

Bluebeam

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Vigor Marine Group in Seattle seeks a Change Order Estimator II to support U.S. Navy ship repair and modernization programs.

You will prepare accurate, fully supported cost estimates for RCCs, REAs, UCAs, and other contract changes, working with Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, Planning, Production, Scheduling, Procurement, and QA. Ideal candidates read nautical drawings, validate scope, develop detailed BOEs, and explain estimate justifications to customers during negotiations,