Senior Cost Estimator - Maritime Fleet Modernization

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group seeks a Lead Estimator to develop accurate, data-driven cost estimates for fleet modernization, dry docks, and refurbishment programs. You will create estimating processes, tools, and cost databases to improve budgeting and forecasting across multiple ships.

Collaborating with project teams, shipyards, vendors, and stakeholders, you will evaluate scope, identify cost drivers, and build comprehensive models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, PM, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of cost estimating, project controls, construction, shipbuilding, refurbishment, or related environments.
• Experience developing estimates from conceptual planning through execution phases.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, labor, scheduling, cost drivers, and lifecycle management.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contractor/vendor proposals.
• Advanced analytical skills with cost models, budgets, forecasts, and reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with estimating software/Power BI/AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and continuous improvement of estimating processes, methodologies, tools, and cost databases supporting fleet modernization, revitalization, and dry dock projects.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and financial models based on project scope, specifications, schedules, drawings, vendor information, and historical data.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review project requirements, validate assumptions, evaluate alternatives, and identify cost impacts.
• Analyze shipyard, contractor, and vendor proposals to support cost validation, benchmarking, and decision-making.
• Review architectural, technical, and construction documentation to determine quantities, materials, labor requirements, timelines, and cost considerations.
• Track and analyze cost trends, project performance, estimate accuracy, and lessons learned to enhance future forecasting capabilities.
• Maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and reporting tools to provide visibility into historical spend and support future project planning.
• Support budget development activities by providing cost scenarios, risk analysis, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements.
• Prepare executive-level summaries, reports, and presentations highlighting cost assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Balance multiple projects across various ships, locations, vendors, and timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Travel as required to support ship visits, dry docks, vendors, and project execution activities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Project management

Strong communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Power BI

Estimation software

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group seeks a Lead Estimator to develop accurate, data-driven cost estimates for fleet modernization, dry docks, and refurbishment programs. You will create estimating processes, tools, and cost databases to improve budgeting and forecasting across multiple ships.

Collaborating with project teams, shipyards, vendors, and stakeholders, you will evaluate scope, identify cost drivers, and build comprehensive models.