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General Shipyard Estimator
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Posted on: Oct 29, 2026
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San Diego, California
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Salary: $39 per hour
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
General Shipyard Estimator
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
San Diego California United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
- Review customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Conduct vessel inspections and ship checks to determine project scope and labor requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
- Develop work breakdown structures and estimate labor hours by trade.
- Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
- Collaborate with project managers, production supervisors, engineering, purchasing, and operations to develop accurate project estimates.
- Identify project risks, assumptions, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare proposal packages, bid summaries, and pricing documentation.
- Maintain estimating databases, labor production rates, and historical cost information.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, customer site visits, and project kickoff meetings as required.
- Support contract negotiations by providing cost analysis and technical clarification.
- Ensure estimates comply with applicable Navy, Coast Guard, commercial, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
- Assist with change order pricing and additional work estimates during project execution.
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Marine Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of estimating experience in a shipyard, marine construction, or heavy industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of ship repair processes, welding, pipe fitting, electrical, coatings, structural fabrication, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and estimating software.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of government contracting and Navy ship repair procedures is highly desirable.
- Experience estimating commercial and U.S. Navy vessel repair projects.
- Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and military specifications.
- Understanding of production scheduling and resource planning.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Ability to board vessels, climb ladders, walk through ship compartments, and work in industrial environments.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during ship checks.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Position Details
Posted:
Oct 29, 2026
Reference Number:
57ce65b24
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$39 per hour
City:
San Diego
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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