Estimator

Estimator 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.  

1. Receive requests and review work scope, work items, specifications, and drawings to develop original bid.  

1. Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.  

1. Revise original bids by incorporating bid and drawing revisions.  

1. Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or production foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.  

1. Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.  

1. Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.  

1. Confer with engineers, project managers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.  

1. Request Cash Flow Analysis when required.  

1. Submit final original bid for Bid Review.  

1. Submit final original bid to customer.  

1. Review any submitted changes to original work scope of prepared bids or ongoing jobs. Incorporate into the estimate and provide details to the scheduler.  

1. Upon Completion of Project, Review M/H and cost performance. Update current bidding standards when a trend is developing.  

1. Discuss with the Project Manager the effectiveness and accuracy of the estimate.  

1. Conduct special studies to develop and establish Estimating Standards relative to cost adjustments. (M/H, Equipment or Make/Buy)   

1. Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.  

1. Possess the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.  

1. Ability to mitigate or resolve conflicts.  

1. Possess the ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment.  

Required Education & Experience: 

1. High school graduate or G.E.D. bachelor’s degree in related area preferred. 

1. Five year estimating experience preferred.  

1. Three years industry experience in Ship Repair Programs or related industry. 

Working Conditions: 

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. 

1. Occasional Travel for Site Visits within the company. 

1. Occasional Travel for Ship Checks/site Visits. 

Necessary Equipment Operation: 

1. Computer Applications: Excel, MS Project, Prime, and MS Office Suite. 

1. Calculator or adding machine.      

Special Skills: 

1. Must communicate, organize, and coordinate effectively. 

1. Ability to cope with pressure, deadlines, and schedules. 

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

1. High performance and a strong team player. 

1. Commitment to company values. 

1. Bilingual is a plus. 

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gul