Maritime Estimator

Purpose:

• The Maritime Estimator is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and finalizing comprehensive bids and proposals for new vessel construction and conversion initiatives including surface ship repair and maintenance, aircraft carriers and Columbia-class submarine programs, alongside surface ship repair and modernization efforts. In this role, you will develop detailed cost models, labor forecasts, material take-offs, subcontractor pricing, and production plans to ensure profitable project execution while collaborating closely with the Program and Project Management Team, purchasing, project management, and executive leadership to evaluate new business development opportunities.
• Located in Norfolk, VA.

Job Description:

• Review customer specifications, drawings, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Prepare bid summaries, proposals, and customer submittals.
• Create work breakdown structures and itemized scopes of work.
• Develop labor forecasts, productivity assumptions, budgets, and schedule estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Compare subcontractor pricing with internal production costs.
• Identify long-lead materials and assist with procurement strategies.
• Prepare pricing for contract modifications and change orders.
• Participate in bid/no-bid evaluations and project risk assessments.
• Work with production and project management to develop execution plans.
• Conduct estimate-turnover meetings following contract awards.
• Use historical cost and production data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Evaluate financial, regulatory, bonding, insurance, and contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5-10 years of commercial marine, shipbuilding, ship-repair, or related estimating experience.
• Must have experience with aircraft carrier and surface ship repair, overhaul, or modernization projects.
• Must have demonstrated experience preparing detailed marine bids, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret vessel drawings, specifications, technical documents, and contracts.
• Must have strong understanding of shipyard production processes and vessel-construction methods.
• Must have knowledge of marine vessel systems, structural fabrication, and outfitting.
• Must have working knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, and other applicable marine regulatory requirements.
• Must have experience with labor forecasting, material take-offs, vendor quotations, and subcontractor pricing.
• Must have strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, Naval Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• New construction aircraft carrier and Columbia-class submarine experience strongly preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience with commercial-vessel construction, passenger ferries, tugboats, or barges preferred.
• Experience with government or federally funded marine projects preferred.
• Experience working with or supporting MARMC, SWRMC, SERMC, and PSNS IMF (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Intermediate Maintenance Facility) preferred.
• Knowledge of Buy America compliance requirements preferred.
• Contract administration and risk-review experience preferred.
• Marine subcontractor and vendor-management experience preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and naval installations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel- less than 25%
• ​If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:  https://www.dhs.gov/real-id 

Physical Requirements: 

• Remaining in a stationary position
• Often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 per year