Estimator II (Chemical Flushing)

Epsilon Systems is seeking a part time, on call Estimator II (Chemical Flushing) for SRS located in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary: Responsible for material and/or labor cost analysis and estimations for proposal efforts. Interacts with vendors and subcontractor personnel to collect data for proposals. Reviews manufacturing parts lists for accuracy and inputs data. May prepare final cost reports for domestic and international government proposals. Interfaces with government auditors in support of pre-award and post-award proposal price audits. This is a part time position with an opportunity to work remote

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering plans, blueprints, and product specifications to determine material requirements in support of chemical flushing various equipment, and/or pumping and cleaning tanks.
• Estimates the labor requirements by trade, based on technical drawings and work specifications in support of chemical flushing various equipment, and/or pumping and cleaning tanks.
• Considers all specified references including applicable NAVSEA Standard Items in the formulation of estimates.
• Responsible for material and/or labor cost analyses and estimations for proposal efforts.
• Performs a wide variety of complex planning activities required to attain awarded projects and to meet production objectives.
• Works with Trade Foreman and other personnel to formulate estimates.
• Estimates or determines material and Other Direct Costs (ODC) via vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepares cost statements and other necessary documentation for the submittal of the quote.
• Reviews material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Factors in QA and Project Management requirements in the labor estimates.
• Provides estimates in the format required by the contracts manager.
• Builds bills of material (BOM).
• Receives and controls government drawings.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Two (2) years of Chemical Flushing experience on US Navy Vessels.
• Two (2) years of estimating experience.
• Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Must have working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models to extract material requirements.
• Must have a working knowledge of the trades used in the ship repair industry.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 4 years experience in the field of Chemical Cleaning.
• Graduate of an accredited shipyard apprenticeship program
• Familiarity with US Navy ships/terminology
  
  

ADA Notations

• Frequent sitting, standing, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.
• Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
  
  

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.