Planner/Estimator II - CVN Technical Writer
Planner/Estimator II - CVN Technical Writer
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Position Title: Planner/Estimator II - CVN Technical Writer
Work Location: Chesapeake VA
FLSA Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
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Summary of duties Performs a wide variety of complex planning activities required to execute and attain awarded projects to support production objectives and operations goals.
Prepares cost estimates for maritime installation and modernization projects product manufacturing or support services to aid in bidding or determining strategic pricing of products or services. Uses working knowledge of Safety and Quality requirements applicable to Ship Repair and Modernization to be accounted for in task estimates and plans.
The Planner/Estimator may be expected at times to work non-traditional hours in accordance with the demands of a project and may be required at times to travel to customer sites outside of the Field Service Office area.
Specific description of duties
- Develops and validates provided estimate labor requirements by trade and material requirements based on furnished task instructions technical documents and product specifications.
- Receives controls organizes and maintains documents to be stored in libraries and repositories according to company and security directives.
- Works with Program and other Operations personnel to review incoming opportunities and determine feasibility and interest in pursuing to make a Bid or No-Bid decision.
- Builds and validates bill of materials (BOM) for task order estimates proposals and fabrication quotes.
- Utilizes historical cost data to develop accurate cost estimates.
- Research historical references documents task orders and vendor pricing to develop new cost standards for work where no exact historical data exists.
- Analyzes work sequencing and durations to produce the project production schedule.
- Assist in planning and conducting ship-checks and site surveys to validate customer furnished information including engineering drawings and technical publications to actual configuration and condition.
- Schedules and attends meetings to record minutes that document discussions and decisions related to the planning estimating and execution of upcoming tasks and opportunities.
- Identifies ambiguities in specifications or bid packages to advise the P&E and Project Management team of possible resolutions and estimates project impacts and the change in scope.
- Identifies task subcontractor and vendor efforts required based on resource and capability constraints and assists in providing details needed to generate solicitation documents.
- Collects subcontractor and vendor pricing to in-house costs to assist in outsourcing decisions during the planning and estimating phase of a task.. Uses technical knowledge of project requirements to assist in identifying subcontractors and vendors for solicitation and analyzing their offers for technical compliance and selection recommendations.
- Provides sanitized estimates to the Project Management team that detail the exact Basis of Estimate (BOE) for labor materials travel and other direct charges (ODC).
- Prepares estimates for Change Orders on new and existing projects.
- Develops labor budgets using work breakdown structures for planning and inclusion in project schedules.
- Assists in drafting technical and cost narratives tailored to specific estimates to aid in the development of compliant proposal submissions.
- Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organizations mission objectives and goals.
Additional Skills and duties:
- Working knowledge of C4ISR HM&E and ALRE systems and equipment aboard ships and marine craft required. Preferred candidates should have subject matter expertise in electrical/electronics mechanical and/or structural installation methods techniques and requirements.
- Strong typing data entry and dictation skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Excel SharePoint and Microsoft Office Programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Must have the ability to communicate with internal personnel and customer representatives effectively on technical subjects.
- Ability to write reports and other business and technical memorandums and correspondences.
- Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Items NAVSEA Technical Specification 9090-310 and other regulatory standards and specifications.
- Must be highly organized with the ability to monitor several projects at once and can prioritize the workloads of reporting employees. Effective time management skills are a must.
- Provide leadership to all team members in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
Education / Specialized training
- Graduation from a high school trade industrial or correspondence school with credited coursework in algebra plane geometry trigonometry drafting and physics. Completion of 18 semester hours in post-secondary engineering-related subjects such as calculus physics metallurgy structures or IC circuits may be substituted for one year of experience.
Specialized Experience Requirements
- A minimum of ten (10) years of practical design or field engineering experience involving problem resolution and component/system troubleshooting. At least five (5) consecutive years (within the last eight) must be related to the construction conversion or modernization of U.S. Naval Ships.
Position Specific Preferred Experience
- Lead development of Technical Working Documents (TWDs) including Job Summaries TGIs and DFs.
- Contribute to efforts involving ordering materials services and rental equipment for availability.
- Gain hands-on experience using AIM ATIS TIM HAYSTACK GOLD IPI CITIS CVLIs Maintenance Standards and CSMPs.
- Bring your expertise in utilizing ship technical drawings hit kits job summaries and engineering methods.
Security Clearance
- SECRET level security clearance or ability to obtain
- Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements all applicants must be U.S. Citizens and meet all requirements to access government sites and facilities.
Physical/Environmental Job Requirements
Physical requirements include the following:
- Lifting/moving up to and including 50 pounds
- Routinely climbing several flights of stairs
- Performing tasks in confined spaces
Company Overview:
Prism Maritime LLC is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake VA with offices in San Diego and Ventura CA. Established in 2006 Prism Maritime currently employs over 350 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System.
Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race color religion sex national origin ethnic origin physical or mental disability veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
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All applications are active for 90 calendar days. After 90 days you must re-apply to still be considered for this position.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
