Planner/Estimator

QED Systems Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Supplemental insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

QED Systems Inc. in Marysville, WA seeks a Planner/Estimator to plan and estimate naval ship repair work, conducting ship checks and drafting specifications for U.S. Navy projects.

The role reports to the Supervisory Planner/Estimator and requires NAVSEA familiarity, precise costing, and thorough document reviews. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (an associate degree preferred) and experience in production planning for Navy depot-level work. U.S.

Qualifications

• Plan, estimate labor, material and subcontractor work for Navy ship repair.
• Develop work items and specs per NAVSEA 4-E requirements.
• Review ship documents and data to identify repair needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Supervisory Planner/Estimator and ship staff.
• Prepare paragraph and line-item cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA standards and templates.

Skills

Labor estimation

Ship checks

NAVSEA 4-E

NAVSEA instructions

Technical docs

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

NMD familiarity

NAVSEA templates

Job description

Job Title

Planner/Estimator (WA)

Job Location

1536 Grove St., Marysville, WA 98270

Job Category

Engineering/Maintenance

Job Status

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$30.00 – 35.00/hour

Job Description

The selected candidate shall report directly to the Supervisory Planner/Estimator and shall be responsible for planning, conducting ship checks, writing repair work items/specifications, and estimating labor, material and subcontractor work at the paragraph and line-item level for U.S. Navy Ship repair work, alterations, and modifications. Candidates shall be capable of assessing ship’s material condition, by conducting ship checks, researching ships documents, analyzing ships conditions and tests, and determining scope of work required by reviewing and validating Work Notifications (2-Kilos). Candidates shall also be capable of interpreting and using all technical and material information available in Navy, Shipbuilder and Manufacturer drawings, technical manuals, documents, or Equipment Manufacture’s data and/or other pertinent commercial data to identify repair and modification requirements and to identify, price and order materials. Candidates will develop work items/specifications in accordance with NAVSEA 4-E requirements by utilizing NAVSEA instructions and pertinent NAVSEA Standard Items, and Class and Local Standard Work Templates. Candidate should be familiar with working in the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and using available application programs to develop work items/specifications and labor, material, and cost estimates in accordance with NAVSEA instructions and directives. All Planner/Estimators will complete an initial post-hire period of 3-6 months as Shipcheckers, prior to serving as Planner/Estimators.

Job Requirements/Skill Sets

Candidates must have knowledge of U.S. Navy ship construction, shipboard systems, equipment, and their operations, and have some experience with developing production planning documents and estimates for work executed at U.S. Navy depot level surface ship maintenance and modernization facilities. Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills. Trade Journeyman work experience or equivalent in a Naval Repair Facility or Commercial Shipyard that specializes in U. S Navy Ship repairs and alterations is preferred. Experience as a Planner, Estimator or Shipbuilding Specialist at Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) commands, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Navy Central Planning Activities, Planning for Engineering and Repair Activities at public or private shipyards or other ship repair companies is preferred. U.S. Navy active-duty experience is preferred. All Planner/Estimators will also conduct ship checks when required.

Education Requirements

Individual shall have a high school diploma/GED. An Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible for and be able to maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance. Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Benefits

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as:

• Paid Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• supplemental insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE, including disability/vets:

QED is an equal opportunity employer.