Repair Estimator - All Levels-Pipe fitting background

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com • San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

Develop detailed labor and material estimates for shipboard/shop work and repairs to be accomplished on Government and Commercial vessels using drawings and specifications and on-site shipchecks for interference and access problems. Solicit and evaluate subcontractor price quotations. Reports to a Contracts Supervisor, and interfaces with other estimators, production supervisors, subcontractors, vendors, and customers while developing and scoping estimates. Estimators are required to plan and schedule their work to fit within the overall schedule set by the department manager and Contracts Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduate. Related college course work is desirable.
• Knowledge of shipboard nomenclature. Experience and knowledge of shipboard systems, equipment, spaces, configuration, as well as labor and material costs necessary to perform repairs, upgrades, alterations and maintenance to same.
• 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 and man-hour estimating effort using all cost reports and purchase order data available, plus on-site observations and direct interface with key production personnel. Able to retrieve data from all forms of Labor Management System (LMS) and from archives.
• Use computer to store and retrieve information to aid in preparing labor and material cost estimates. Able to access the system and work with various programs in order to assist with development of the estimate into a proper bid format.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders to perform ship inspections.
• Physical dexterity must allow for bending and reaching.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Must be physically able to commute to various areas of shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Use expertise, experience, and all data available to develop a comprehensive estimate of costs that will provide the Company with all necessary costs and information needed to perform the job.
• Be aware of NASSCO’s “Standards and Business Conduct” (Standard Practice No. 38) and abide by the instructions and guidelines set forth in the standard.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned
• Actively participates in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle times, and reduce costs.

Benefits

• General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees