Estimator

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Position Summary:

The Estimator will lead a future team responsible for developing an estimating process and database to support pricing and estimating strategies for Fleet Modernization and Newbuilding workscope and projects. As part of this team, the Estimator will establish budgets for Revitalizations Projects and will support the Newbuilding Teams reviewing Shipyard costs and architectural design intent renderings, etc. This role will be instrumental in developing an estimating process and introducing estimating software to support the estimating vision for the Department. The Estimator will have broad experience and be self-motivated with a thorough understanding of estimating processes; capable of developing estimates with little supervision.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide cost estimate support to a cross-functional/inter-disciplinary team developing and delivering on strategic initiatives and long-term goals as well as short term tactical projects. 
• Candidate should demonstrate a systematic and organized approach towards cost estimation 
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• Evaluate Company's data in order to develop cost database for estimating costs and resources, etc. 
• Perform research, gather quotations to build project budgets and associated real time database. 
• Read / analyze and interpret construction plans and specifications to determine required quantities from a set of site work drawings/blueprints/specifications to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. 
• Track / control architectural design process of venues / brand development as related to the impact on budget. 
• Perform project cost and forecast audits. 
• Establish and maintain an estimating discipline that provides budget costs for new and refurbished spaces associated with the Fleet Modernization and Newbuild programs. 
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of scheduling and estimating software. 
• Candidate may need to balance multiple projects that will likely be executed in multiple locations and by multiple contractors. Candidate must be flexible and able to balance / prioritize multiple priorities. 
• Must be willing to travel as required by project (probably 0-20%) 

Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.  

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a concentration in engineering, naval architecture, project management or related field. 
• 7 – 10 years estimating experience, focused on project development. 
• Ship or land construction experience preferred. 
• Software: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD required. Experience with estimating software considered ideal. 
• Keen understanding of cost relations and ratios building. 
• Advanced capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills; communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.  
• Organized and detail oriented with excellent analytical, financial and spreadsheet modeling skills.   
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Represents department and self in a competent professional manner.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.   
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, and operate a pc.  
• The employee communicates, listens, compares variables, and assesses information.  
• The employee regularly moves about the office complex, and may climb, descend, lift, or move 10 pounds. 

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel. 

We know there is a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We will hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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