Ship Repair Estimator & BOM Specialist

Walashek; Parkersburg (WV, RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek is seeking an experienced Estimator/Planner to prepare cost estimates for manufacturing, bid on projects, and produce fixed-price quotations for maritime ship repair and industrial work. You will determine work procedures, crew needs, materials, and subcontractors to achieve competitive margins.

The role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, coordinating with staff and suppliers, and maintaining contract pipelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or some college or technical training preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in estimating and planning

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of product or service.
• Prepare competitive fixed-price quotations (both labor and material) for maritime ship repair/refit and industrial repair/refit.
• Determine work procedures, crew size, machines/tooling, sub-contractors, material, accessories required to accomplish work at competitive price and acceptable margins.
• Coordinate with Walashek staff and trades as needed in order to gather information and process requirements for accomplishment of work.
• Conduct ship-checks / site-checks as required in order to properly scope work.
• Obtain accurate bill of material (BOM) quotations in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with industry suppliers, vendors, and clients.
• Maintain and update contract pipeline in coordination with General Manager, Program Managers and Chief Estimator.
• Build estimates and quotes using approved corporate policies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals in order to machine parts and products according to specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.
• Ability to operate all Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to gain access to government and site office access required to obtain drawings, tech manuals, and other technical and planning documentation required for estimating and bidding purposes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Team player

Deadline-driven

Education

High School Diploma / some college or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office (MS Project)

Job description

Walashek is seeking an experienced Estimator/Planner to prepare cost estimates for manufacturing, bid on projects, and produce fixed-price quotations for maritime ship repair and industrial work. You will determine work procedures, crew needs, materials, and subcontractors to achieve competitive margins.

The role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, coordinating with staff and suppliers, and maintaining contract pipelines.