Labor Estimator II (Manufacturing/ Structural
Company: Southcoast Welding
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE The Labor Estimator II receives work
specifications and uses them to Develop labor estimates needed to
accomplish work requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES
Communicates with customers as required to obtain information
pertinent to customers request for quote. Reviews RFP’s, work
specifications, drawings, blueprints and materials list to identify
trades, potential sub-contractors and man hours needed to
accomplish work requirements. Confers with Materials Planners to
obtain product or service information, such as price, availability,
and delivery schedule. Prepare estimates that provide production
labor estimates, material estimates, sub estimates and production
man-hours to the trade level. Maintains records for use in post
award action by Accounting, Buyers & Production. Conducts ship
checks to ensure scope of work is being properly estimated.
Considered to be a subject matter leader in a minimum of (2-3) of
the following ship repair contractual disciplines; Structural,
Sheet-metal, Habitability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Labor Estimator II
must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. The following physical demands are
representative to the position. Labor Estimators use a variety of
body positions on the job including standing or sitting for long
periods of time. In addition, Cost Estimators may crouch, kneel,
bend or stoop when completing daily tasks and may be required to
move around the facility. Additional demands are listed below: Able
to lift, carry, and or push up to 25 – 50 lbs. May be required to
perform site visits in order to better determine scope of work, in
which case the Cost Estimator should be able to climb ladders and
kneel down, bend or stoop for short periods of time to
access/depart from various spaces on board vessels. * Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS Advanced
experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
Advanced knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items. Advanced Knowledge of
shipyard trades and practices. Advanced Knowledge of commonly used
ship building/ship repair trades & practices. Able to interpret wok
item specifications and drawings/references. Must be detail
oriented. Able to perform advanced mathematic equations. Must
adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies and promote a clean
and safe work environment. COMPETENCIES Communication Proficiency
Flexibility (Job duties & schedule) Work well with others in all
areas where SCW&M is performing work Follow verbal/written
instructions Able to work independently Teamwork orientation Must
be able to obtain DBids credentials. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
Labor Estimator II position has no supervisory responsibilities.
POSITION TYPE / HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time position, 40
hours per week. Schedule is Monday- Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on
production needs. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must have high
school diploma. Some college coursework is desirable Must have a
minimum of 5-7 years of ship repair experience and qualifications.
Must be able to speak and understand Basic English WORK
AUTHORIZATION CLEARANCE For E-verify and contract security purposes
(including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid
export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate,
Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and
Permanent Resident Card. OTHER Please consider that duties,
responsibilities, and all other points specified in this
description can change at any time with or without notice.
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