Planner/Estimator

Shift: ALL

Security Clearance:No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

Reviews Automated Work Requests (AWRs) and writes specifications and changes for work items. Develops detailed accurate labor and material estimates for shipboard/shop work and repairs to be accomplished on Government and Commercial vessels using drawings and specifications and on-site ship checks for interference and access problems. Solicits and evaluates subcontractor price quotations.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

Typically has a BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two (2) years directly related experience, or six (6) years directly related experience.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

Must be familiar with working in a navy ship repair environment.

Knowledge of shipboard nomenclature. Experience and knowledge of shipboard systems, equipment, spaces, configuration, as well as labor and 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.

Must possess expert ability to effectively communicate with other disciplines or groups and resolve planning conflicts.

Must possess the ability to read drawings, blueprints, standard items, and specifications of work items.

Must have a working Knowledge of Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) Planning and Execution Modules.

Track on-going work and repairs for feedback of material and man-hour estimating effort using all cost reports and purchase order data available, plus on-site observations and direct interface with key production personnel. Able to retrieve data from computer and from archives.

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Use computer to store and retrieve information to aid in preparing labor, subcontractor and material cost estimates. Able to access the system and work with various programs in order to assist with development of the estimate into a proper bid format.

Work may require assignment to offsite locations.

Availability to work extended and weekend hours as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

X

Carrying

X

Lifting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

X

Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements:

X

Crouching

X

Standing

X

Hearing

Stooping

Other:

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Planning and Estimating Manager and interfaces with Production Management, Scheduling, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, and the customer. Will be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks within guidelines provided by the Department Manager. This position has no direct reports.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Create NMD availabilities, Work Specifications, and Estimates.

Use expertise, experience, and all data available to develop, issue and distribute assigned planning documents, procedures and work items in accordance with all applicable instructions and directives.

Develop a comprehensive estimate of costs that will provide the Company with all necessary costs and information needed to perform the job.

Participate in job site inspections and ship checks to verify technical information.

Identification of all cost elements necessary for execution of work requirements including production trade man-hours, subcontracts, rentals and materials.

Prepare requisitions for subcontracts, rentals and material to support proposal pricing.

Interface with Subcontracts Group to resolve