Senior Commercial Ship Repair Estimator

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA seeks a Commercial Ship Repair Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for ship repair projects and develop competitive proposals. You will collaborate with project management, engineering, production, planning, and purchasing to ensure an accurate scope, pricing, and timely bid submissions.

The role may require extended hours to support business operations. Responsibilities include analyzing specs, performing ship checks, evaluating subcontractor quotes,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years estimating ship repair/marine projects or 10+ years in commercial ship repair.
• Strong understanding of ship systems, structures and repair methods.
• Experience performing ship checks and developing job specs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Familiar with commercial marine regulations.
• Ability to obtain/maintain access to government/commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, drawings to prepare detailed cost estimates for ship repair projects.
• Conduct ship checks and collaborate with production, engineering and project management to develop accurate scopes.
• Develop labor hours and material estimates for structural, mechanical, electrical repairs.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes to support estimates.
• Identify risks and opportunities within estimates.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages per company procedures and customer requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, ship checks and post-bid debriefs.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, practices, and costs.
• Track historical cost data to improve future estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers post-award for clarification and execution support.
• Support contract negotiations with detailed cost breakdowns.
• Ensure all estimates comply with internal standards, customer specs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Ship repair knowledge

Read drawings/specifications

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Regulatory familiarity

Government/commercial access

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA seeks a Commercial Ship Repair Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for ship repair projects and develop competitive proposals. You will collaborate with project management, engineering, production, planning, and purchasing to ensure an accurate scope, pricing, and timely bid submissions.

The role may require extended hours to support business operations. Responsibilities include analyzing specs, performing ship checks, evaluating subcontractor quotes,