Shipyard Contracts & Estimating Specialist

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc.; National City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. (SBSBTC) seeks a Contracts Administrator II to manage contracts during execution, develop accurate estimates, and review technical specifications for multiple ship repair projects.

This position interfaces daily with operations, project management, accounting, and customers in our San Diego, CA office. Must be located in San Diego and available for in-person and remote collaboration as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of contracts admin and/or estimating in ship repair/shipyard environments
• Ability to read ship repair specifications, work items, and drawings
• Proven ability to develop accurate, defensible estimates
• Familiarity with Navy ship systems and shipyard processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Manage Identification Deficiency Reports (IDRs) and Condition Found Reports (CFRs) from initiation through negotiation and closeout
• Identify contractual risk, scope gaps, and entitlement issues early and proactively
• Support mitigation of contractual disputes through documentation, analysis, and communication
• Review ship repair specifications, work items, drawings, and technical manuals to develop accurate cost estimates
• Prepare price proposals and estimates for tank cleaning, flushing, preservation, and related services
• Validate labor hours, material requirements, and subcontract costs
• Support negotiations with customers and prime contractors
• Receive, review, and validate customer purchase orders and delivery orders for accuracy, scope, and compliance
• Resolve discrepancies in accordance with company procedures
• Establish and maintain contract files and tracking logs
• Develop and maintain internal reports related to contract status, cost, and progress
• Assist with contracts cost and progress analysis in support of billing and revenue recognition
• Attend internal coordination meetings with operations, QA, and management
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings with customers and shipyard representatives
• Conduct occasional ship checks / walkthroughs to support estimating, scope validation, and change documentation

Skills

Contracts administration

Estimating

Shipyard experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. (SBSBTC) seeks a Contracts Administrator II to manage contracts during execution, develop accurate estimates, and review technical specifications for multiple ship repair projects.

This position interfaces daily with operations, project management, accounting, and customers in our San Diego, CA office. Must be located in San Diego and available for in-person and remote collaboration as needed.