Estimator
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$31 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | North Kingstown, RI North Kingstown, Rhode Island open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Background:
Travel:
Benefits:
Company Description
A leading marine services organization is seeking an experienced Estimator to support bid development, project costing, and business development activities. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing technical specifications, and supporting the pursuit of new project opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring strong marine industry experience, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
Estimating & Proposal Development
- Prepare detailed project estimates, cost analyses, and bid proposals for marine and shipyard-related projects.
- Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and schedule estimates.
- Complete proposals, bid summaries, and supporting documentation required for project submissions.
- Evaluate project requirements and identify risks, assumptions, and cost impacts.
Technical Review & Analysis
- Review customer specifications, drawings, and technical documentation to determine project scope and requirements.
- Analyze project requirements and communicate special conditions impacting cost, schedule, or execution.
- Review engineering and construction information to support accurate project pricing.
- Ensure estimates align with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
Business Development Support
- Identify and support new project opportunities.
- Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and project discussions as required.
- Assist in developing relationships with customers and industry partners.
- Support efforts to expand project opportunities and drive business growth.
Project Coordination
- Communicate estimating assumptions, requirements, and project risks to internal stakeholders.
- Support planning efforts during project handoff and execution phases.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure estimate accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in marine, shipbuilding, engineering, repair, or related industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of shipyard operations, marine construction, or vessel repair activities.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience preparing detailed cost estimates and bid proposals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Project, Word, and Outlook.
- AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and projects simultaneously.
Preferred Background:
- Experience working with commercial marine vessels.
- Familiarity with maritime regulations, classification requirements, and industry standards.
- Experience supporting project pursuits within shipbuilding, vessel repair, or marine construction environments.
Travel:
- Occasional travel to customer sites, project locations, or vessel facilities as required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings program with company support.
- Paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.
We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.
Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.
We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.
Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.
Company Description
DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.
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