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Hatched Recruitment Group · Clearwater, Florida
About the company
Our client is a global, family-owned engineering group with more than a century of heritage and thousands of employees across the world. They are known for designing, building and servicing complex industrial equipment and plant, and for a strong focus on innovation, quality and long-term customer relationships.
Their Clearwater, FL team delivers marine repair, refit and fabrication work for cruise lines and commercial vessel operators. It combines the stability and resources of a large international group with the pace and hands-on feel of a regional business.
As Marine Estimator, you will price repair, refit and new-build work on cruise ships and commercial vessels, covering piping systems and structural steel. You will turn drawings, scopes and ship surveys into accurate, competitive bids, and work closely with operations, project managers and clients from tender through to handover.
This is a great fit for an estimator who knows marine or heavy industrial work and wants to join a growing team backed by a global group.
Prepare detailed estimates for marine repair, refit and conversion projects on cruise ships and commercial vessels
Estimate piping work (fabrication, installation and replacement of pipe systems) and structural steel work (hull, deck and bulkhead repairs, steel renewals, outfitting)
Review drawings, specifications, class requirements and ship survey reports to build scopes of work
Complete quantity take-offs for steel tonnage, pipe lengths, fittings, valves and supports
Build up labor hours, crew sizes, materials, equipment, subcontractor and logistics costs
Attend ship checks and site visits, often at short notice and on tight dry-dock or in-service windows
Request and compare supplier and subcontractor quotes
Write clear bid proposals, including assumptions, exclusions and schedules
Support project managers with change orders, variations and cost tracking once work is awarded
Keep historical cost data up to date to improve future pricing accuracy
Build strong relationships with cruise line and vessel operator technical teams
What you'll bring
Essential
3+ years' estimating experience in marine, shipyard, offshore or heavy industrial fabrication
Solid knowledge of piping and structural steel work, including materials, welding and fabrication methods
Able to read and interpret ship drawings, isometrics and structural plans
Clear written and verbal communication, with confidence dealing directly with clients
Able to work to tight deadlines and manage several bids at once
Willing to visit vessels and shipyards, mainly in the Tampa Bay and wider Florida area
Knowledge of class society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register) and USCG requirements
A trade background as a pipefitter, welder or fitter, or a degree in naval architecture, marine or mechanical engineering
TWIC card, or able to obtain one
What's on offer
Paid time off and holidays
The security and career paths of a large international engineering group
Varied, high-profile work on cruise ships and commercial vessels
Ongoing training and professional development
Details
| Company | Hatched Recruitment Group |
| Location | Clearwater, Florida |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |
| Salary | $95,000 – $95,000 / yr |