Commercial Estimator (Shipbuilding)

Job Description:

• Ensure technical proposal write up is accurate and according to latest rules and regulations
• Source, negotiate and obtain best prices and quotes from vendors and subcontractors
• Review terms and conditions of subcontractors and vendors quotes
• Submit and perform ship building projects cost estimation for management approval
• Understand shipbuilding process, classification societies regulations and statutory rules
• Prepare well written detailed technical specifications write up proposal for new build aluminium and steel vessels
• Study projects specification to understand customer’s requirement by identifying project requirements, labour, and material costs
• Interpret blueprints and analyse related applicable documents to prepare estimates
• Work closely with vendors, sub-contractors, engineers, and naval architects, external ship designer and classification societies during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy
• Adhere to company standard and guidelines when providing cost estimate focusing on maximising profit while mitigate any potential risks to the company
• Cash flow budgeting
• Assist sales team in tender preparation transactions
• Support sale teams with project pricing in a timely manner
• Maintain thorough records of all project documentation
• Any Ad-hoc tasks

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role with proven track record within similar industry (Engineering, Ship Building, Heavy Manufacturing, Oil & Gas)
• Past experience in new build aluminium vessel cost estimate and ability to write shipbuilding technical specification is highly desirable
• Attention to detail
• Good-time management skills
• Able to perform multi-task under fast pace environment yet maintaining accuracy in cost estimate and technical proposal
• Critical-thinker and problem solver
• Experience in the management of commercial and defence shipbuilding proposals
• Ability to produce and present complex solutions of between USD$5M to USD$100M in value
• Formal management or engineering qualifications highly desirable
• High level of presentation skills
• Performance and outcome orientation
• Commercial acumen
• Strong networks in industry
• Commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork and open communications