Jr. Estimator

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Position Summary:

The Estimator supports the development of cost estimates and budget inputs for Fleet Modernization and Newbuild projects. This role assists in gathering data, performing quantity take-offs, reviewing drawings, and maintaining basic estimating tools and documentation. The Estimator works under supervision and collaborates with cross-functional partners to provide accurate, timely, and organized estimating support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for refurbishment and newbuild scopes.
• Support data collection efforts to help build and maintain a cost database.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications to determine material quantities and basic labor requirements.
• Gather supplier quotations and pricing information to support project budgets.
• Help monitor design progress and flag cost-related impacts under guidance from senior team members.
• Perform basic cost reviews, forecast checks, and data verification activities.
• Maintain organized estimating files, logs, and documentation.
• Work on multiple projects with direction, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.
• Travel occasionally if required (typically 0–10%).

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 experience in engineering, construction, project management, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant estimating experience.
• Ship or construction experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD or estimating software helpful.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in a multicultural environment.

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.   
• Regularly required to sit, review documents, type, and work with a computer.
• Must be able to move around office areas and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.  

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional visits to ship or dock environments, which may require walking, climbing, or balancing.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made as necessary. The employee regularly moves about the office complex, and may climb, descend, lift, or move 10 pounds.

Physical Demands

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's 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'll 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.