Planner/ Estimator

Planner Estimator

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Planner Estimator to report directly to the Planner/Estimator who shall be responsible for planning, writing repair work items/specifications and estimating labor, material and subcontractor work at the paragraph and line-item level for U.S. Navy ship repair work, alterations and modifications in support of the Specification Development and Availability Execution Support (SADES) Contract.

The job is located in Marysville, Washington.

Assess ship's material condition by reviewing ship check data, or conducting a ship check if required, researching ship documents, analysis of ship conditions and test, determining scope of work required by reviewing and validating Work Notifications (2-Kilos).

Interprets and uses all technical and material information available in Navy, Shipbuilder and Manufacturer drawings, technical manuals, documents, Equipment Manufacture's data and/or other pertinent commercial data to identify:

• Repair requirements
• Modification requirements
• Price Identification
• List of materials needing to be ordered.
• Develop work items/specifications in accordance with company and JFMM (Joint Force Maintenance Manual) 4-E requirements using company and NAVSEA instructions and pertinent NAVSEA Standard Items, Class Standard Items, and Local Standard Items.

Uses all ship's force, Alteration Installation Team (AIT), and shipyard work, including service and repair routines, modernization and preventative maintenance actions, and presenting as work requirement statements at the SWLIN and Line-Item level, resulting in the development and issue of availability specific, integrated specification work package.

Maintains and manage cost estimating guide. Provide detailed cost estimates, to the paragraph and trade level, for developed work specifications and new work written by planners.

Provides estimates support and documented using estimate work sheets. Work sheets, material and subcontractor quotations and other reference materials will be maintained in a neat and orderly manner by work specification for easy reference and review.

Provides estimates completed in accordance with advance planning milestones established to allow for orderly reviews, briefings and preparation of all necessary documents for bid submission.

Prepares fixed price bid estimated by using man-hour labor, by skill/trade area and quotes.

Assists Program and Project Managers with Planning and Estimating Surface Alterations, Repair or Fleet Modernization projects.

Works with and in the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and use the available application program to develop work items/specifications and labor, material and cost estimates in accordance with company and NAVSEA instructions and directives.

Must have knowledge of U.S. Navy ship construction, shipboard systems, equipment, and their operations, and have some experience with developing production planning documents and estimates for work executed at U.S. Navy depot level surface ship maintenance and modernization facilities.

Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Must have Trade Journeyman work experience or equivalent in a Naval Repair Facility or Commercial Shipyard that specializes in U. S Navy Ship repairs and alterations is preferred.

Must have Experience as a Planner, Estimator or Shipbuilding Specialist at Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) commands, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Navy Central Planning Activities, Planning for Engineering and Repair Activities at public or private shipyards or other ship repair companies is preferred.

Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment, work well independently, prioritize duties and follow tasks through to completion in a timely manner.

Must complete priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, and time sensitive projects.

Must have a High Scholl Diploma and at least 10 years production planning to include a logistics, purchasing, material management, and production processes.

Must have experience as a Trade Journeyman or equivalent in a Naval Repair Facility or Commercial Shipyard that specializes in U.S Navy Ship repairs and alterations. (Prefer at least 2 years)

Must have knowledge of Ship's Hull and Structural Systems with a well-rounded overall understanding of ship repair and modernization with respect to trade disciplines required to support work item development. A thorough understanding and familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, GSO, NSTM and Blueprints is required.

Experience with developing production planning documents and estimates for work executed at U.S. Navy depot level surface ship maintenance and modernization facilities is preferred.

U.S. Navy active-duty experience is preferred.

Experience as a planner, estimator or shipbuilding specialist at Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) commands, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Navy Central Planning Activities, Planning for Engineering and Repair Activities at public or private shipyards or other ship repair companies is preferred.

Experience in and the ability to work in a Microsoft Office and NMD intensive environment and also be well-organized, detail oriented and a self-starter is preferred.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Confidential security clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC) to gain access to Government information and work sites.

Occasional travel- less than 10%

If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

10% work may be performed on a ship conducting ship checks.

Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system)

Frequently works in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia)

90% Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods,

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Communicating with others to exchange information,

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers,

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Pay Range: $30 - $36 per hour