Material Estimator - Repair

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

6d•$64,800 - $89,800•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the analysis of current and projected material requirements to support ship repair and modernization projects. The role involves reviewing work specifications and drawing lists of materials for long-lead time identification and cost estimation. The Material Estimator will collate materials by commodity to solicit competitive pricing from suppliers and use available tools to price materials not competitively bid for incorporation into estimates and bids. This role also requires identifying and notifying the supervisor of any price, lead time, or other risk or concern areas relating to material that could affect execution performance. The position reports to the Supervisor of Repair Estimating Operations.

Requirements

High school graduate, plus two years of directly related Materials analysis experience.
Knowledge of ship repair materials.
Knowledge of shipboard nomenclature.
Experience and knowledge of shipboard systems, equipment, spaces, configuration, as well as material costs necessary to perform repairs, upgrades, alterations and maintenance to same.
Ability to read, understand and interpret requirements on specifications, drawings and technical references.
Computer skills; search engines, MS excel, Keyboarding, MS Word.
Ability to identify/recognize critical, cost driver and long lead time material components.
Ability to work with suppliers to solicit price and availability of materials.
Make decision concerning interpretation of work item specifications.
Write inquiries to customers, as required, for clarification of requirements.
Track on-going work and repairs for feedback of material estimating effort using all cost reports and purchase order data available, plus on-site observations and direct interface with key production personnel.
Must be able to climb on and around ships, including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employee is occasionally exposed to dust, welding/burning fumes, and smoke.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Analyze current and projected material requirements to support ship repair and modernization projects.
Review work specifications and drawing list of materials for long-lead time identification and for estimating cost.
Collate materials by commodity for the purpose of soliciting competitive pricing from suppliers.
Price all materials not competitively bid for incorporation into estimates and bids using available tools.
Identify and notify supervisor of any price, lead time or other risk or concern areas relating to material that could affect execution performance.
Read, understand and interpret requirements on specifications, drawings and technical references.
Identify/recognize critical, cost driver and long lead time material components.
Work with suppliers to solicit price and availability of materials.
Track on-going work and repairs for feedback of material estimating effort using all cost reports and purchase order data available, plus on-site observations and direct interface with key production personnel.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with schedule and budget commitments.
Complete all tasks with high quality.