Estimator, Marine Ship Repair

Job overview

The Estimator, Marine Ship Repair role is onsite in Norfolk, VA; the posting states that remote and relocation candidates are not being considered. Compensation is $25–$35 per hour. South Bay Sandblasting & Tank Cleaning is expanding operations to support customers in Norfolk and specializes in tank cleaning and technical flushing for U.S. Navy vessels. The estimator develops cost estimates and complete bid packages for Navy and government ship repair projects. The role supports accurate, competitive proposals by reviewing specifications and drawings, evaluating shipboard conditions, coordinating with customers and internal teams, and maintaining cost and proposal records.

What you'll do

• Prepare estimates for tank cleaning, technical flushing, and related marine service projects
• review NAVSEA specifications, statements of work, drawings, blueprints, and contract requirements
• develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing
• prepare proposal packages with scope narratives, pricing, assumptions, risks, and clarifications
• conduct ship checks and site visits
• interpret system diagrams and flushing requirements
• coordinate with customers, management, and production teams
• track bid results and maintain estimate files and cost data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estimator

marine ship repair

norfolk va

south bay sandblasting & tank cleaning

$25–$35/hour

tank cleaning

technical flushing

navy vessels

navsea specifications

cost estimates

proposal packages

ship checks

government contracting

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes ship checks and site visits aboard Navy vessels and requires experience as an estimator in marine, ship repair, industrial cleaning, or related trades.

About the employer

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services. Sector: 56.