Junior Planner-Estimator

Shift:                         ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

Assist Planners/Estimators with reviewing Work Notifications (WNs) and writing specifications and changes for work items.  Assist with developing 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.  Assist with soliciting and evaluating subcontractor price quotations.  Responsible for learning how to prepare, verify, and distribute accurate and timely planning, budgeting, and reporting products.     

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)      

Typically has an AA/AS plus two (2) years directly related experience, or three (3) years directly related experience.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

• Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to follow instruction and a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be organized, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Understanding of industrial quality, safety, and resource loading.
• Familiar with technical specification writing, technical estimating, and U.S. Navy ship checking concepts.
• Follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization.
• Actively contribute to completion of team goals and assigned tasks.
•  Follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results.    
• Typically work under direct and frequent supervision while performing routine duties using established procedures with detailed instructions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

• Develop in-house estimates for subcontractor work.
• Assist Ship Managers and Area Managers with managing problem resolutions, growth, and new work change orders.
• Create NMD availabilities, work specifications, and estimates.
• Use expertise, experience, and available data to develop, issue and distribute planning documents.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate baseline working knowledge of routine work applications.
• Participate as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accurate, timely and complete work specifications and estimates in support of execution.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE

Cell Phone, Desktop Computer, Dual Monitor, CAC or Smart Card Reader.

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation. Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.  Must be able to gain access to all private and government work locations and or vessels.  Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility.  Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.  Must have good eye/hand coordination.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.  These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.

Pay Range:    $26.16 - $34.34 per hour

 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity.  At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.

 As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election.  Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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