Manufacturing Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

ARMADA INC.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

TITLE: Manufacturing Estimator

 

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Manager

 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

 

PAY RANGE: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 Annually DOE

 

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

 

LOCATION: Chesapeake, VA

 

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Estimator position involves logging incoming request for pricing, developing quotes, and gaining any subcontractor pricing in response to customer requests. This also includes pricing the labor and materials needed for IMIA internal fabrication projects as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit RFQs to vendors for all material & calculate pricing for all items in assigned quotes
• Submit RFQs to subcontractors for services as needed to support assigned quotes
• Source costs and material availability with vendors
• Ability to follow directions and work independently to meet customer deadlines
• Use Excel skill set to put together information in required templates
• Communicate with vendors and customers in both verbal and written form
• Interface with various members of IMIA to execute estimating related tasks
• Follow IMIA written processes while accomplishing tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to easily navigate NAVSEA and Engineered drawings is preferred.
• The Estimator must be a self-starter and have the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment while working with the rest of Manufacturing Team.
• Must have general knowledge of manufacturing process for both Sheetmetal / Structural items.
• Must be comfortable seeking material quotes from vendors to support building quotes for fabricated parts
• Must possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineering staff and material vendors
• Must be able to work with various team members to assist with estimate development.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend instructions in an effective way.
• Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must know how to measure using tape measure

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree or equivalent education/experience in estimating/material planning
• Shipboard trade experience with sheetmetal / structural drawings and installations
• Experience working on a computer to support daily tasks completed in a timely manner
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear applicable PPE when required (steel toe shoes, ear protection, face shields, safety glasses and face coverings as required)
• Most work performed in a shop-office environment with occasional visits to the shipyard as needed.

 

EQUIPMENT USED

• Tape measure, computer, cell phone, scanner, fax machine

*This is a general list and is not all inclusive

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions