Material Estimator - Repair

General Dynamics Corporation; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, CA seeks a Material Estimator - Repair to analyze current and projected material requirements for ship repair and modernization projects. You will review specifications and drawings, identify long-lead items, and solicit competitive pricing from suppliers.

You will price non-bid materials for estimates, track costs, and report risks to the supervisor, contributing to on-time execution and budget adherence in a shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with two years of materials analysis experience.
• Knowledge of ship repair materials and shipboard nomenclature.
• Familiarity with shipboard systems, equipment, spaces and related material costs.
• Ability to interpret work item specifications and write inquiries for clarification.
• Track ongoing work and repairs using cost reports, purchase orders and on-site observations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret requirements on specifications, drawings and technical references.
• Identify/recognize critical, cost-driving and long-lead-time material components.
• Work with suppliers to solicit price and availability of materials.
• Price all materials not competitively bid for estimates and bids.
• Identify and report price, lead time or risk issues affecting execution.

Skills

Read and interpret specs/drawings

Shipboard materials knowledge

MS Excel and general computing

Identify critical/long-lead items

Supplier pricing coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Material Estimator - Repair

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92113

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: All

Security Clearance: No Clearance required

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for analysis of 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. Using tools available, price all materials not competitively bid for incorporation into estimates and bids. Identify and notify supervisor of any price, lead times or other risk or concern areas relating to material that could affect execution performance. Reports to the Supervisor of Repair Estimating Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Ability to read, understand and interpret requirements on specifications, drawings and technical references.
• Knowledge of shipboard component, system, and materials.
• 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.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dust, welding/burning fumes, and smoke. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Performs assigned tasks in accordance with schedule and budget commitments. Completes all tasks with high quality.

PAY SCALE

$64,800- $89,800

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. 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.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Nearest Major Market: San Diego

Job Segment: Welding, Security Clearance, Estimator, Repair, Manufacturing, Government, Finance

General Dynamics NASSCO designs and builds auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy, as well as oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. The company also provides repair services that assists with the overall readiness of the U.S. Navy.