• Job Description

  Req#: 505970
  We are a dynamic shipyard, dedicated to safety, quality and offering shifts, that provide a unique work life balance. We prioritize employee satisfaction and development, making us a sought-after employer in the ship repair industry. Come learn more about us! www.lyonshipyard.com 757-622-4661 ext. 436
  
  

  Job purpose

  • Commercial Shipyard Estimator

  Duties and responsibilities

  1. Develop detailed labor and material estimates from customer provided specifications.
  2. Extracts estimating data using bid specifications and applicable references. Performs ship checks, estimates labor hours, material requirements, solicits subcontractor quotes, prepares bid for final review, and submits proposals.
  3. Tracks and manages project transactions such as margins, milestones, and invoicing, and effectively presents this information to upper management and customers as required.
  4. Support the Estimating Manager with training Junior Estimators.
  5. Attend bid openings, prepares pre-award information meetings, hold pre-production meetings, and prepare requisitions for subcontractors.
  6. Provide input to contracts to assist negotiations for additional funding.
  7. Hold job completion meetings to determine lessons learned for future opportunities.
  8. Organize and file all documents for future reference.
  9. Must have the ability and organizational skills to work numerous estimates at once and meet customer’s schedule requirements.
  10. Draft and submit thorough requests for clarification for missing information to the customer.

  
  

  K nowledge, Skills & Abilities

  1. Understanding of technical manuals, drawings, and applicable references.
  2. Demonstrated negotiation skills.
  3. Attention to detail while analyzing customer request for cost information
  4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively and to identify work priorities in a constant changing environment.
  5. Proficient with corporate productivity and presentation tools.
  6. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to write reports and business correspondences.
  7. Strong listening and presentation skills. Ability to effectively present technical presentations to a diverse audience.
  8. Problem solving skills, decision making skills, and strategic pricing analysis.
  9. The ability to establish and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external contacts is a key attribute of this position.
  10. Excellent mediation and conflict resolution skills.
  11. Strong analytical ability and strong research capabilities.
  12. Ability to work independently within a team setting.
  13. Ability to interpret contract documents and regulatory publications.
  14. Strong customer service skills with vessel owners and industry executives.
  15. Ability to succeed in a diverse team environment.
  16. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  17. Possess working knowledge of Shipyard production processes.
  18. Full understanding of production planning and work sequencing processes.
  19. Ability to identify new processes and procedures required by industry change.
  20. Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel spreadsheet, Outlook, and word processing applications. Experience with MS Project/P3 and AutoCAD is considered a plus.
  21. Possess a valid driver's license and operate a motor vehicle with satisfactory driving records.
  22. Ability to acquire a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  23. Ability to qualify for and acquire a DBIDS card for access to Government facilities.

  Competencies

  1. Technical Capacity.
  2. Communication Proficiency.
  3. Problem Solving/Analysis.
  4. Decision Making.
  5. Initiative.
  6. Results Driven.
  7. Thoroughness.
  8. Attention to Detail.
  9. Organizational Skills.

  
  

  Work Environment

  Work is equally performed in an office environment and outside weather conditions, which may include rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to humid conditions and to vibration. Must have the physical abilities attend vessel inspections in person onboard vessels in various locations, which may have steep ladders, high thresholds, and narrow gangways or walkways. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasionally the work environment may be loud.

  
  

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

  This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.

  Travel

  Travel is primarily local during the business day, although periodic out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

  
  

  Required Qualifications

  1. 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in the ship repair industry.
  2. Ability to understand technical documents and references to determine impact on cost.
  3. Working knowledge of ABS and USCG guidelines and inspection criteria.
  4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  5. Ability to read technical requirements of a specification to develop an acceptable and competitive estimate.

  Preferred Qualifications

  Education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with the business necessity requirements.

  1. Apprenticeship, Journeyman or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other related field.
  2. 10+ years of experience in the ship repair industry or managing ship repair projects in the capacity of Lead Man, Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Program Manager, Port Engineer, Port Captain, Planner, or Surveyor.
  3. Ability to write technical documents and proposals to support repairs, alterations, teaming agreements, master ship repair agreements, and modifications.

  Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  1. Certifications
  2. Continued education/ training.

  AAP/EEO Statement

  Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard, Inc. It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.

  Lyon Shipyard is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

  Key Words

  Port Engineer, Vessel Manager, Chief Engineer, Ship Superintendent, and Port Captain

• About the company

  Lyon Shipyard, Inc. proudly serves as a full service ship repair facility with over 80 years of continuous service to the U.S. Navy and Maritime Industry in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Located only minutes from downtown Norfolk, Lyon Shipyard is readily a...

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