Machinery - Senior Labor Estimator

Job Description

What’s it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Finance & Estimating team means you are the backbone behind managing all the financial aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep our nation safe. Our team is currently looking for a Proposal Labor Estimator who is ready for new challenges and experiences with a variety of opportunities.
At BAE Systems, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and be part of a team that shares a passion of protecting those who protect us.

As a Proposal Labor Estimator, you will:

• Develop detailed estimates for machinery work in support of repairs and installations on various vessels
• Interpret and analyze 4-E work specifications and drawings to inform estimate development
• Collaborate with contract administrators, material estimators, subcontract administrators, and planning personnel to ensure accurate estimates
• Work closely with trades and operations teams to ensure bid accuracy and support Request for Bid Approval (RBA) meetings with leadership

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Navy vessel repairs and/or marine repair contracts administration
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand 4-E work specifications and drawings
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft365 Excel and Word
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with excellent analytical and communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Work Item Specification development
• U.S. Naval experience as an Engineman (EN), Gas Turbine Systems Technician Mechanical (GSM) with diesel background, or Machinist's Mate (MM)
• Actual shipyard experience as a craft Inside or Outside Machinist familiar with shipboard repair standards and practices

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $81,156 - $137,964