Senior Cost Estimator - Naval Shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News seeks a senior cost estimator to assess labor and material costs using RFP data and drawings. You will build cost models, collect data from vendors, and prepare detailed cost reports for management and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of exempt experience or approved equivalents. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential for creating and defending proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Equivalent qualifications may meet minimum: AA with experience; Military E-5; high school with manufacturing/shipbuilding experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs from RFP data and specifications.
• Collect cost data from representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, labor, and subcontracted work.
• Prepare historical cost data and cost models for estimating elements.
• Present cost findings to management and contract personnel.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 10 years exempt experience

Equivalent qualifications (AA with experience; Military E-5; high school with experience)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News seeks a senior cost estimator to assess labor and material costs using RFP data and drawings. You will build cost models, collect data from vendors, and prepare detailed cost reports for management and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of exempt experience or approved equivalents. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential for creating and defending proposals.