Estimator – Maritime and Industrial Repair

Job overview

The Estimator – Maritime and Industrial Repair role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with stated pay of $85,000–$100,000 per year. The estimator reports to the General Manager and supports Walashek’s maritime ship repair, refit, and industrial repair work. The role develops competitive fixed-price estimates and quotations by scoping work, determining labor and material needs, and coordinating with staff, trades, suppliers, and clients. Accurate estimates and pipeline updates support bidding decisions and project margins.

What you'll do

• Prepare fixed-price labor and material quotations
• determine work procedures, crew size, tools, subcontractors, and materials
• conduct ship and site checks
• obtain bill-of-material quotations
• coordinate with staff and trades
• maintain supplier, vendor, and client relationships
• update the contract pipeline
• prepare estimates using corporate policies
• interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estimator

maritime repair

industrial repair

walashek

seattle wa

ship repair

refit

fixed-price quotes

cost estimating

blueprints

5–10 years experience

$85k–$100k salary

paid holidays

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k) benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks 5–10 years of estimating and planning experience and a trade background in welding, boilermaking, pipefitting, and/or mechanical work; base access credentials may be required.

About the employer

Walashek is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.