Estimator II

Core Group Resources is America's leading recruitment company. Founded by a service academy graduate who has offshore experience, Core Group Resources' expertise is unmatched in the marine offshore market, finance, IT, renewables, & non-profit for executive search, staffing, and expertise identification. Estimator II Job Summary This position works in the Estimating Department to plan and develop thorough bids in the ship repair industry. Estimates will range in value from $1k to $5mil in value and multiple estimates will be worked concurrently. Customers will include Navy, USCG, US Army, MSC, MARAD, NOAA, and commercial owners and operators. Estimator II Responsibilities Reviews customer's work specifications and detailed drawings; develops labor, material, and subcontractor price estimates for required work, produces final bids incorporating all costs for management review. Analyzes subcontractor quotes to determine best alternatives; builds strong working relationships with venders to assure cost effective pricing and services. Ability to identify all the trades required to accomplish the work and develop a detail by trade of the hours required to accomplish the work. Identifies and schedules key and critical path work items. Identifies and resolves ambiguities or inconsistencies in specifications or bid packages that could affect cost, prior to contract finalization. Performs other related duties as assigned. Estimator II Position Requirements Knowledge of principles for bid development processes and estimating techniques. Knowledge of project management principles and best practices. Systems thinking and inductive or deductive reasoning as necessary to assist in the development of estimates to increase the company's effectiveness or productivity. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, reference drawings, technical documents, government documents, and regulatory body regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees. Working knowledge of Microsoft: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. Must be proficient in the use of Excel to develop detailed labor hour estimates. Strong math skills are a plus.