Job DescriptionThe Estimating Manager will oversee the estimating process across multiple departments in the shipyard, from initial identification and estimation to execution and performance evaluation. This role will work closely with multiple teams daily. The successful candidate will be a key team member responsible for helping the Senior Leadership team meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.
As a Estimating Manager you will:
Lead of team of experienced estimating professionals in the development of large competitive proposals for the repair and maintenance of naval and commercial vessels. Work closely with senior ship yard leadership to determine accurate pricing strategies and run historical comparisons on past work. Actively participate in business strategy to ensure reaching yearly financial targets. Monitor the timely and accurate completion of large repair and maintenance proposals. Ensure proposal compliance to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Perform data analytics to leverage historical performance alongside bottoms-up estimating to develop accurate spec-based estimates.
Required Skills and Education- Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth data driven analytical skills
- Typically 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Work experience also considered lieu of formal education
- Working knowledge of defense contracting
- Working knowledge of Proposals, Proposal submissions and contracting
- Experience bidding various defense contract types, FFP, CPFF, CPAF, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrated ability to communicate data with other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead a diverse team of professionals
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment
- Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with Ship Repair or Ship Building a plus
- Experience with Navy contracts a plus
- Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Experience with NAVSEA and NSI 009-04 standards
- Experience in ProPricer, Cost Point, SAP, or Cognos
- Ability to interrupt specifications and drawing references to inform labor estimate positions
- Experience utilizing AI to develop estimate positions
- Graduate Degree a plus
