Mgr Pricing Cost Estimating 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA
•$153,000 - $192,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • One of the following may substitute for a bachelor's degree: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate; associate's degree or other formal two-year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; military experience at paygrade E-5 or above; high school/GED plus 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience; or high school/GED plus 8 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
  • Ability to travel 10%–25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

  • VCS/CLB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate labor and material costs for manufacturing and engineering based on RFP data.
  • Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts to calculate production costs.
  • Use labor and material pricing schedules and historical data to calculate costs.
  • Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Estimate costs for raw materials, subcontracted work, and labor.
  • Prepare and maintain historical cost data.
  • Create cost models for cost-estimating elements.
  • Prepare cost reports and present findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
  • On-site health centers
  • Tele-medicine
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Savings plan options (401K)
  • Financial education and planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
  • Educational and training programs for career growth
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