Senior Project Estimator

Damen

Ship Building

Schiedam, Zuid-Holland - Niederlande

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

In this role, you will be the senior estimator responsible for calculating accurate cost prices for maritime projects, guiding sales pricing and project lead times. You will work in a cross-functional Estimating Team within Sales to base quotes on customer data, drawings, and specifications. Your work supports winning projects while avoiding loss-making work, in a dynamic ship repair market. You will engage with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver complete, risk-aware quotations and budgets.

Compensation / Benefits

dynamic international work environment
competitive salary (CLA Metalektro)
27 vacation days and 13 additional leave days
travel allowance (up to 40 km one way)
profit sharing and pension contribution
focus on professional and personal development

Responsibilities

Independently prepare quotations for repair, maintenance, conversions and construction works based on customer data
Analyze provided technical specifications and drawings and confirm scope with the customer
Collaborate with purchasing, subcontractors and suppliers to draft an optimal, time-aware budget
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required, potentially involving travel
Produce timely, accurate cost calculations and clear technical specifications
Gather tender documents and prepare counter specifications when needed
Plan own work and monitor deliverables and calculations
Offer project planning and basic engineering data to support quotations
Stay informed about industry developments and ship repair techniques
Consult internal files for key figures and standards; request quotes from suppliers
Visit ships to inspect works and refine specifications and data as necessary
Contribute to customer discussions on scope and feasibility to finalize complete quotes
Prepare final budget and ensure alignment with customer requirements

Key requirements

Higher or secondary technical education with commercial and technical affinity (e.g., Engineering, Shipbuilding, Technical Business Administration)
Extensive knowledge of estimating and cost structures in ship repair
Flexible, accurate, and a team player
Proficient in English (spoken and written)
Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Projects; familiarity with relevant software
Experience in ship repair market and broad technical knowledge; mechanical or naval engineering background advantageous
Experience in maritime project estimation or similar technical environment

flexible team player service-oriented attitude estimating and cost calculation cost structure analysis MS Excel

Description

In this role, you will be the senior estimator responsible for calculating accurate cost prices for maritime projects, guiding sales pricing…

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