Shipyard Estimator & Project Lead

Gulf Marine Repair; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance (2 medical plans)

Dental plans (2)

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Cancer policy

EAP

Job summary

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Estimator / Project Manager to develop detailed estimates for shipyard projects and repairs, calculating labor, materials, and direct costs to determine total project cost.

You will prepare complete job books, manage pre-arrival processes, and support proposal submittals with structured work breakdowns and execution approaches for both government and commercial vessels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or minimum 3 years of shipyard budgeting/estimating experience.
• Direct shipyard knowledge with Coast Guard bid/proposal process for 3–5 years.
• Ability to read ship blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong time-management and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Willingness to travel on short notice; weekends/overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed labor and material estimates for shipyard/shop work and repairs for Government and Commercial vessels.
• Maintain master purchase orders, options, and pricing to ensure estimates are current.
• Correct existing job books when variances affect production schedules.
• Work with Production to ensure information is accurately represented in job books and project documentation.
• Prepare Bid Response Letter for customers.
• Manage and complete job book files by deadlines.
• Generate purchase orders and update supplier/subcontractor lists.
• Track ongoing work and improve estimating accuracy through cost reports and site observations.
• Prepare work breakdown structures to support proposals and execution approaches.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Budgeting/estimation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Estimator / Project Manager to develop detailed estimates for shipyard projects and repairs, calculating labor, materials, and direct costs to determine total project cost.

You will prepare complete job books, manage pre-arrival processes, and support proposal submittals with structured work breakdowns and execution approaches for both government and commercial vessels.