Senior Marine Estimator & Bids Lead

Senesco Marine LLC; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Senesco Marine LLC is seeking a Marine Estimator to lead the preparation, analysis, and completion of bids and proposals for new construction and conversion projects. The role develops cost estimates, labor forecasts, material take-offs, and subcontractor pricing to support profitable project execution.

The estimator will collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and executive management to evaluate opportunities, manage multiple bids, and secure new business for the shipyard.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of commercial marine, shipbuilding, ship repair, or related estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes and vessel construction methods.
• Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, and other marine regulatory requirements.
• Experience with marine vessel systems, structural fabrication, and outfitting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities for the shipyard.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Conduct proposal meetings with project management, production personnel, and management.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Prepare bid summaries, proposals, and customer submittals.
• Create detailed work breakdown structures and itemized scopes of work.
• Solicit, analyze, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Compare subcontractor pricing to in-house production costs and recommend sourcing strategies.
• Develop productivity assumptions, labor budgets, and schedule estimates.
• Establish long-lead material requirements and procurement strategies.
• Prepare pricing for contract modifications and change orders.
• Work with production management to develop execution plans and project schedules.
• Conduct estimate turnover meetings with project management and production personnel following contract award.
• Utilize historical cost and performance data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Participate in bid/no-bid evaluations and risk assessments.
• Communicate financial, bonding, insurance, and regulatory requirements to management.

Skills

Marine estimation

Cost analysis

Technical drawing interpretation

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Senesco Marine LLC is seeking a Marine Estimator to lead the preparation, analysis, and completion of bids and proposals for new construction and conversion projects. The role develops cost estimates, labor forecasts, material take-offs, and subcontractor pricing to support profitable project execution.

The estimator will collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and executive management to evaluate opportunities, manage multiple bids, and secure new business for the shipyard.