Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced
Estimating Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.
Position Title:
Estimating Manager Reports To:
Director of Estimating Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii Position Summary Pacific Shipyards is searching for a highly qualified Estimating Manager to provide leadership and supervisory oversight of the Estimating Department. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years' experience working as a ship repair estimator or similar position and have a passion for business development while leading a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Estimating Manager will assign and delegate tasks to a small group of estimators and planners. The ideal candidate will set priorities and monitor progress to ensure proposals and bids are submitted in a timely manner. The Estimating Manager will be responsible for final submittal of complex cost estimates and bid packages provided to U.S. Navy and commercial customers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Manages daily activities of the estimating department
- Thorough understanding of ship repair planning and estimating
- Monitors progress of subordinates and ensures deadlines are met
- Leading and managing a team of estimators to generate base cost estimates.
- Create standardized approaches to developing estimates and proposals.
- Engages in business development and identifies new leads.
- Oversee, delegate, and handle all parts of the estimating process which includes: respond to RFPs, interpret blueprints, perform ship checks, determine pricing strategies, negotiate contracts, and handle change orders.
- Ensures the assignment of work is delegated appropriately to employees.
- Communicates regularly with executive management, vendors, subcontractors. and consultants.
- The Proposal & Estimating Department Manager supervises a team of employees, which includes Sr. Estimators, Estimators, Procurement Specialists, and other supporting staff.
- Stays abreast of developments in the industry.
- Assists with planning future staffing requirements.
- Performs final review off on all bid packages submitted to customers.
Education/Training/Skills: - Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience, five years of management experience highly recommended.
- Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques. Understanding of maritime ship repair and construction, terminology and contracts.
- Experience negotiating contract changes and providing labor estimates for ship repair.
- Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software.
Qualification/Requirements: - Knowledge of Navy Vessels and ship construction methods.
- NAVSEA standards as well as federal and state regulations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read technical drawings and understand government contracts.
- Experience with proposal writing.
- Highly experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel.
- This position requires US Citizenship due to clearance required for base access.
- Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License, class 3 or higher
- Must successfully obtain and maintain TWIC and Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites.
- Must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check.
Pay Range: $130,000-$180,000 annual salary to commensurate with experience.
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