Ship Repair Contracts Administrator II & Estimating

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning; National City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning is seeking a Contracts Administrator II with extensive experience in contract execution and estimating, focused on supporting U.S. Navy ship repair projects in National City, California.

The candidate will manage contracts, develop estimates, and ensure compliance with specifications and schedules. A strong attention to detail and proactive mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in contracts administration and/or estimating within ship repair or shipyard environments.
• Strong experience reading and interpreting ship repair specifications, work items, and technical drawings.
• Proven ability to develop accurate, defensible estimates.

Responsibilities

• Manage Identification Deficiency Reports (IDRs) and Condition Found Reports (CFRs).
• Support mitigation of contractual disputes through documentation and analysis.
• Prepare price proposals and estimates for tank cleaning and related services.

Skills

Contracts administration

Estimation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

B.A., technical/vocational trade school, or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning is seeking a Contracts Administrator II with extensive experience in contract execution and estimating, focused on supporting U.S. Navy ship repair projects in National City, California.

The candidate will manage contracts, develop estimates, and ensure compliance with specifications and schedules. A strong attention to detail and proactive mindset are essential for success in this role.