Maritime Estimator

Main Industries has been serving the marine and industrial market for over 40 years. Beginning as a marine coatings company, Main has grown into a multi-craft industry leader. Main now specializes in marine and industrial coatings as well as a variety of marine and industrial scaffolding.

We are seeking an experienced Maritime Estimator to join our estimating team. This role is critical in preparing accurate, competitive cost proposals for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and marine construction projects. You'll collaborate closely with senior executives, project management, and the production team to ensure all estimates are thorough and aligned with client needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marine construction or ship repair estimating, a keen understanding of industry standards, and excellent analytical skills. This position plays a critical role in preparing accurate cost estimates and supporting our project bidding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze technical drawings, specifications, and work scopes to develop accurate project estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of maritime industry pricing trends and supplier rates.
• Coordinate with senior executives, project management and production teams during bid preparation.
• Prepare and present cost breakdowns for internal review and client proposals.
• Track actual project costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Reviewing all requests for quotes
• Maintaining logs of bids, inputting estimates and proposals in ERP software
• Perform ship checks and pre-bid job walks
• Writing the proposal letter with a summary for the scope of work and detail pricing options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator in the maritime, shipbuilding, or marine construction industry.
• Solid understanding of vessel systems, shipyard operations, and marine industry materials.
• Strong proficiency in estimating software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, OSHA, and other maritime regulatory requirements.

Required experience: A bachelor's degree in engineering, naval architecture or a business-related field and/or a high school diploma and at least four years of related experience may be used to offset the degree requirement. Preference will be given to those with at least 2 years' experience in estimating, shipbuilding, manufacturing, planning, contracts or engineering.

• Must be 18 years' old
• Strong mathematical and analysis skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and Project
• Proficient writing of proposal and business letters using proper English grammar
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• All candidates must submit to drug testing and E-Verification of their right to work in the US
• A criminal background check

Benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with Main. Benefits subject to employment eligibility.

• Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental and vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan