What are the responsibilities and job description for the MARINE ESTIMATOR position at ALABAMA SHIPYARD LLC?
Description
ESTIMATOR
Our Shipyard History: Founded in 1916 by D. R. Dunlap, our Gulf Coast shipyard first began as the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company. It was one of the original nine emergency yards funded by the U.S. Maritime Commission during WWII, becoming one of the largest employers in Southern Alabama while producing Liberty Ships and T-2 Tankers for the war effort. Over the years, the shipyard has employed thousands of people, notably including Jimmy Buffett, his dad JD Buffett, and Hank Williams Sr. Now called Alabama Shipyard, our fully-equipped facility is a fundamental part of Mobile’s history. And our team is dedicated to upholding Mobile's longstanding tradition of first-class service on the Gulf Coast. What we offer:
- Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
- 401K with matching
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
- Company-paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance coverage.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the development of cost estimates. Including, but not limited to, engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, installation, testing, commissioning, warranty, and project close-out support activities. Performs under the direction of the Division Estimating Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Review and comprehension of specifications, drawings, and other technical data.
- Develop an itemized listing of required work tasks based on the review.
- Develop craft man-hours and material requirements for work items assigned, including indirect costs for each work item to determine the total cost of the scope.
- Develop and issue sub-contract and material solicitations per the scope requirements.
- Make high-level decisions and complete in-depth research in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
- In place of a degree: minimum ten (10) years as a Marine Estimator, combined with coursework or other technical training that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform required tasks.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following:
- Ability to function and communicate in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience in site, manpower, and equipment requirements.
- Competency in the evaluation of functional and detailed design drawings.
- Knowledge of repair and fabrication methods in a marine environment.
- Ability to determine labor and material requirements from drawings, specifications, and technical data that may, at times, have limited detail.
- Ability to coordinate with craft leads, vendors, and subcontractors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Alabama Shipyard, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
Respondents who do not have/meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.
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