Planner/Estimator

QED Systems Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Systems Inc is seeking a skilled estimator in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in evaluating costs for shipboard industrial work and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Responsibilities include planning and estimating ship repairs and reviewing specifications and engineering drawings. A high school diploma and two years of technical education are required. The position may involve occasional travel within the continental U.S. and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in estimating shipboard industrial work.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA standard items and HM&E experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and estimate ship/craft repairs and alterations.
• Review work specifications and engineering drawings.
• Provide labor and material estimates including safety and quality requirements.
• Accomplish ship checks.

Skills

Marine industry estimating cost experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Ability to travel within the U.S.

Education

High school diploma

Two years in technical/vocational school or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The candidate will have experience in planning and estimating the accomplishment of ship/craft repairs and alterations (primarily shipboard habitability and sheetmetal), including equipment removal and installation. Candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to work in a dynamic working environment. Must be able to accomplish ship checks.

The position requires significant knowledge and experience with reviewing work specifications, engineering drawings and NAVSEA standard items in order to provide both labor and material estimates. Safety and quality requirements must be included in the estimates; therefore the candidate shall have a working knowledge of quality and safety requirements as they apply to Navy ship repair and modification work. All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Skill Sets

• Candidate should have at least five (5) years of experience in the marine industry estimating cost for shipboard industrial work using specifications and related drawings, have HM&E experience and be familiar with NAVSEA standard items.
• The candidate should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with substantial experience working with Excel.
• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineering staff and material vendors.
• The candidate should have the ability and willingness to travel within the continental U.S. (less than 5% travel) to customer sites and potentially shipboard checks to determine exact component locations and other installation conditions.
• The candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Education

The candidate must be a high school graduate. Candidate shall also have at least two (2) years of education in a technical/vocational school, apprentice training, or equivalent.

EOE, including disability/vets

QED is an equal opportunity employer.