<p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare detailed job take-offs, including labor and material estimates for marine repair and construction projects. </li><li>Collaborate with the Shipyard Manager to develop bids, proposals, and cost estimates. </li><li>Gather, interpret, and apply technical data, schedules, and historical cost records to current and future projects. </li><li>Conduct vessel surveys and walk-throughs with clients to accurately define project scope. </li><li>Review engineering and technical drawings to create lift and blocking plans; coordinate closely with field teams for safe execution. </li><li>Assist in planning and sequencing work for efficient project flow. </li><li>Track and report on ongoing project progress in collaboration with superintendents and project managers. </li><li>Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and production to refine scopes and identify cost-saving measures. </li><li>Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, SmartDraw, MS Excel, and Microsoft Project to support design, estimating, and scheduling functions. </li><li>Maintain strong familiarity with inland tug and barge configurations and systems. </li><li>Support operations involving marine travel lifts and blocking operations. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline. </li><li>Minimum 5 years of practical shipyard experience focused on repair and retrofits (new build experience is a plus). </li><li>Equivalent experience in lieu of degree may be considered for exceptional candidates. </li><li>Demonstrated experience estimating labor and materials for shipyard or marine-related projects. </li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. </li><li>Proficient in: </li><li>Microsoft Excel </li><li>Microsoft Project </li><li>AutoCAD </li><li>SmartDraw or similar software </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with marine travel lifts and inland towing vessels (tugs and barges) is strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds. </li></ul> <p>May require operating machinery or working in indoor/outdoor environments.</p> <p>Ability to board vessels at sea, in port, and while underway.</p> <p>Work Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Office environment with standard business hours with occasional extended hours as needed. </li></ul>