Estimating Manager, Dredging

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

THIS ROLE: 

The Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the development of competitive, accurate bids and production plans for large-scale marine construction and dredging projects, including waterway deepening, maintenance dredging, restoration, and coastal protection works. This role combines technical estimating, survey/template coordination, dredge production modeling, and ongoing project production support to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations aligned with client requirements and regulatory standards.

The Estimating Manager works cross-functionally with operations, survey, engineering, and project management teams to turn survey data, historical performance, and hydraulic/production calculations into clear plans, bid proposals, and actionable guidance for the field.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:     

Bid Development & Technical Documentation:

Develop technical reports, bid narratives, and bid review presentations aligned with project goals, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Analyze project schedules, milestones, and risks to provide data-driven insights that improve forecasting, contingency planning, and operational efficiency.

Calculate production metrics and quantity take-offs for upcoming bids, including volumes, areas, cycles, and expected production rates.

Participate in the review of dredging projects in the contracts funnel, assessing feasibility, risks, and strategic fit.

Assist in generating technical submittals and supporting documentation required for proposals.

Assist with cost estimating by implementing costs associated with equipment, compliance, labor and other project costs

Survey & Template Coordination

Prepare survey instructions and template requirements based on project specifications.

Handover plans and requirements to surveyors and coordinate deliverables and timelines.

Oversee preparation of design templates

Coordinate with clients to obtain required survey data (e.g., via RFI before RFI deadlines) when not provided

Quantity Calculations & Shoaling Analysis

Use survey data and design templates calculate volumes

Attempt shoaling calculations based on historical shoaling rates using differences between historical surveys.

Calculate disposal site volumes and plot depths at offload locations as needed.

Measure route distances to disposal sites, calculate expected speeds, and integrate these into cycle time and production estimates.

Production Strategy & Modeling

Develop and model production strategies for large-scale dredging and marine construction projects.

Use historical data and project analogs to identify similar projects by dredge type and spread configuration, leveraging past production performance.

Review historical production data to inform dig plans, anticipated rates, and equipment requirements.

Create detailed dig plans

Hydraulic & Pumping Calculations

Prepare pump and pipeline hydraulic calculations for pipeline/offloader/spoil placement scopes

Integrate hydraulic calculations into production estimates and equipment selection.

Detailed Face & Production Analysis

Conduct detailed face analysis

Develop detailed production models Perform

Ongoing Project Production Support

Provide high-level production strategies and planning for active projects, working closely with project managers, superintendents, and dredge crews.

Monitor current project production metrics and provide guidance to improve productivity and efficiency.

Optimize on-site productivity through performance modeling, KPI development, and tracking dashboards or reports.

Conduct site visits to work directly with the field team

Assist project sites with internal reporting and enforce consistent reporting standards and data quality expectations.

Data Management & Historical Database

Maintain and expand a database of past projects for historical reference, including quantities, production, spreads, and schedules.

Compile and update competitor production and performance data where available to benchmark and inform bidding strategy.

Leverage historical data to refine estimating assumptions, risk profiles, and contingency strategies over time.

This is a remote position with some travel required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation

Generous benefits package including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

AD&D/Life Insurance

401k (with company match)

Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.