Marine Estimator

About the companyOur client is a global, family-owned engineering group with more than a century of heritage and thousands of employees across the world. They are known for designing, building and servicing complex industrial equipment and plant, and for a strong focus on innovation, quality and long-term customer relationships.Their Clearwater, FL team delivers marine repair, refit and fabrication work for cruise lines and commercial vessel operators. It combines the stability and resources of a large international group with the pace and hands-on feel of a regional business.The roleAs Marine Estimator, you will price repair, refit and new-build work on cruise ships and commercial vessels, covering piping systems and structural steel. You will turn drawings, scopes and ship surveys into accurate, competitive bids, and work closely with operations, project managers and clients from tender through to handover.This is a great fit for an estimator who knows marine or heavy industrial work and wants to join a growing team backed by a global group.Key responsibilitiesPrepare detailed estimates for marine repair, refit and conversion projects on cruise ships and commercial vesselsEstimate piping work (fabrication, installation and replacement of pipe systems) and structural steel work (hull, deck and bulkhead repairs, steel renewals, outfitting)Review drawings, specifications, class requirements and ship survey reports to build scopes of workComplete quantity take-offs for steel tonnage, pipe lengths, fittings, valves and supportsBuild up labor hours, crew sizes, materials, equipment, subcontractor and logistics costsAttend ship checks and site visits, often at short notice and on tight dry-dock or in-service windowsRequest and compare supplier and subcontractor quotesWrite clear bid proposals, including assumptions, exclusions and schedulesSupport project managers with change orders, variations and cost tracking once work is awardedKeep historical cost data up to date to improve future pricing accuracyBuild strong relationships with cruise line and vessel operator technical teamsWhat you'll bringEssential3+ years' estimating experience in marine, shipyard, offshore or heavy industrial fabricationSolid knowledge of piping and structural steel work, including materials, welding and fabrication methodsAble to read and interpret ship drawings, isometrics and structural plansStrong numerical skills and advanced ExcelClear written and verbal communication, with confidence dealing directly with clientsAble to work to tight deadlines and manage several bids at onceWilling to visit vessels and shipyards, mainly in the Tampa Bay and wider Florida areaNice to haveExperience estimating cruise ship repair or refit workKnowledge of class society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register) and USCG requirementsExperience with estimating software or take-off toolsA trade background as a pipefitter, welder or fitter, or a degree in naval architecture, marine or mechanical engineeringTWIC card, or able to obtain oneWhat's on offerBase salary up to $95,000, depending on experienceBenefits package (medical, dental, vision and 401(k))Paid time off and holidaysThe security and career paths of a large international engineering groupVaried, high-profile work on cruise ships and commercial vesselsOngoing training and professional development