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Estimating

Tecnico
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating position at Tecnico?

Position Summary

The Estimator position involves logging incoming request for pricing, developing quotes, and supporting the TécFAB Fabrication Programs in response to customer requests. The Estimator must be a self-starter and have the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment while working with the rest of Estimating Team. Must have general knowledge of manufacturing process for both Sheetmetal / Structural items. Must be comfortable seeking material quotes from vendors to support building quotes for fabricated parts

The Estimator position requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer skills. Ability to easily navigate NAVSEA and Engineered drawings is preferred. Salary to be determined based on evaluation of current skill sets.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Submit RFQs to vendors for all material & calculate pricing for all items in assigned quotes
  • Submit RFQs to subcontractors for services as needed to support assigned quotes
  • Source costs and material availability with vendors
  • Ability to follow directions and work independently to meet customer deadlines
  • Use Excel skill set to put together information in required templates
  • Communicate with vendors and customers in both verbal and written form
  • Interface with various members of Técnico Corporation to execute estimating related tasks
  • Follow TécFAB written processes while accomplishing task, strong adherence to detail

Position Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.


Education and Experience:

  • Associates degree or equivalent education/experience in estimating/material planning
  • Shipboard trade experience with sheetmetal / structural drawings and installations
  • Experience working on a computer to support daily tasks completed in a timely manner
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Must be able to work with various team members to assist with estimate development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineering staff and material vendors
  • Must be able to use a computer to store and retrieve information
  • Must be able to work with various team members to assist with estimate development.
  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend instructions in an effective way.
  • Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
  • Must know how to measure using tape measure
  • Must be able to wear applicable PPE (steel toe shoes, ear protection, face shields, safety glasses and face coverings as required)
  • Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening

Physical and Environmental Demands


Office positions in a production environment may be exposed to noise levels, dust and/or grime. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required. Office environment with computers, printers, typing and normal conversation.


Physical and environmental conditions of the essential duties of the job.

Frequency:

N = Never R = Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)


O = Occasional (1% - 33% of time [1 – 13 hours per week]) F = Frequent (34% - 66% [14 – 26 hours per week)

C = Constant (over 66% of time [27 hours per week)


This document is intended to describe the general content and identify essential functions and requirements to perform this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Tecnico Corporation complies with all laws pertaining to accommodation of disabled individuals and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. This document does not represent a contract of employment, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and Tecnico Corporation reserves the right to modify or change this description and/or assign tasks deemed appropriate.

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