Estimator Repair Contracts

Summary

Develop labor and material estimates for both shop and shipboard repair work on US Government vessels using drawings, specifications, and job site examinations for shipboard and other estimate considerations. Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and material price proposals for incorporation into Prime Contractor proposals. Deliver proposals in a timely manner to the Government and negotiate or justify them as necessary. Works primarily from the office but performs frequent job site inspections.

Collaborates with various NASSCO trades, supervisors, and managers to scope estimates.

• Develop comprehensive cost and price proposals containing all information necessary for the Company to accomplish the growth work requested by the Customer.
• Develop and maintain documentation and business systems (e.g., ANCHOR) in support of Estimate development, Procurement, and Production execution.
• Abide by the instructions and standards set forth in the latest edition of NASSCO’s “Standards and Business Conduct”
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance:
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Develop labor and material estimates for both shop and shipboard repair work on US Government vessels using drawings, specifications, and job site examinations for shipboard and other estimate considerations. Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and material price proposals for incorporation into Prime Contractor proposals. Deliver proposals in a timely manner to the Government and negotiate or justify them as necessary. Works primarily from the office but performs frequent job site inspections.

Collaborates with various NASSCO trades, supervisors, and managers to scope estimates.

• Develop comprehensive cost and price proposals containing all information necessary for the Company to accomplish the growth work requested by the Customer.
• Develop and maintain documentation and business systems (e.g., ANCHOR) in support of Estimate development, Procurement, and Production execution.
• Abide by the instructions and standards set forth in the latest edition of NASSCO’s “Standards and Business Conduct”
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent. Related trade experience or college course work is desirable.
• Knowledge of shipboard nomenclature and ship layout/design is desirable. Must be capable and willing to perform frequent job site inspections to assess all considerations that impact the Company’s ability to accomplish the scope of work requested by the Customer.
• Knowledge of one major shipyard trade (shipfitting, welding, machining, electrical, sheet metal, pipe fitting, or painting) required. A college degree or three-plus years of waterfront experience exempt applicants from this requirement.
• Ability to read and interpret contractual requirements and work specifications, including the ability to read engineering/design drawings and clarify requirements with Government customers.
• Interface with personnel from various departments, including Ship’s Management and Production, to ensure quality and thoroughness of estimates; receive and incorporate feedback into estimates for continuous improvement.
• Must be proficient in NAVSEA Standard items.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and familiar with proper e‑mail formatting and etiquette.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, and competent in the use of Microsoft Excel. Experience with Excel formulas and VBA code not required, but desirable.

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a…