Estimates labor and material costs for manufacturing and engineering based on request-for-proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers. Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data. Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors; estimates raw material, subcontracted work, and labor costs; and prepares and maintains historical cost data. Creates cost models for cost-estimating elements, prepares cost reports, and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors. The position is with Newport News Shipbuilding, is on the first shift, requires U.S. citizenship, and is not eligible for telework. Travel of 10%–25% is required. Relocation assistance is not available.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager