Cost Estimator (Marine / Offshore)

The Opportunity:

It all starts with Estimating!

Cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, designing, and pricing of bids for future work. We believe a successful team comprises mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a Cost Estimator, you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.

About the Company:

Our corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, we are fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Company owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. The company has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration or equivalent and relevant work experience.

- Must possess at least one of the following:
- 5 years of relevant experience in the dredging and/or marine construction industry OR
- 5 years of relevant experience in a cost estimating position in a comparable industry
- Proficient in standard Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Analytical experience utilizing PowerBi or similar software is a plus
- Effective communicator and attentive listener with excellent attention to detail
- Self-starter, willing to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior management reporting
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance incentive program
• Competitive salary with annual performance and salary reviews.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.