Naval Repair Contracts Estimator

General Dynamics NASSCO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is seeking an estimator to develop labor and material estimates for shipboard and shop repair work on US Government vessels, using drawings, specifications, and site examinations for estimate considerations.

You will solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and material price proposals for incorporation into Prime Contractor proposals, delivering proposals in a timely manner to the Government and negotiating or justifying them as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; related trade experience or college coursework desirable.
• Knowledge of shipboard nomenclature and ship layout/design.
• Knowledge of a major shipyard trade (shipfitting, welding, machining, electrical, sheet metal, pipefitting, or painting).
• Ability to read and interpret contractual requirements and drawings.
• Proficient in NAVSEA standard items.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook; familiar with proper e-mail formatting.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost and price proposals containing all information necessary for the Company to accomplish the growth work requested by the Customer.
• Develop and maintain documentation and business systems (e.g., ANCHOR) in support of Estimate development, Procurement, and Production execution.
• Abide by the instructions and standards set forth in the latest edition of NASSCO’s “Standards and Business Conduct.”
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

NAVSEA standards

Read drawings

Communication

Outlook

Office Suite

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related trade experience or college coursework desirable

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is seeking an estimator to develop labor and material estimates for shipboard and shop repair work on US Government vessels, using drawings, specifications, and site examinations for estimate considerations.

You will solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and material price proposals for incorporation into Prime Contractor proposals, delivering proposals in a timely manner to the Government and negotiating or justifying them as necessary.