Structural Estimator

Requisition Number: 18012 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. Who We Are For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy's most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy's readiness. HII is seeking a Structural Estimator Manager to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Systems Integration (SI) Business Unit. As the Structural Estimator, you will develop labor and ODC estimates in response to customer requests while ensuring compliance with company policies, as well as estimating system and customer requirements. The Structural Estimator will collaborate with SI leadership teams to develop pricing strategies in support of a diverse portfolio. While the preference is for this individual to be based at our San Diego, CA office, we are open to experienced candidates teleworking from our Norfolk, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, or Bremerton, WA offices as well. This role will have periodic travel required ( Ensure compliance with established policy, procedures, and processes addressing cost proposal development and quality standards.
Actively work to offer suggestion to enhance overall efficiency with the existing Pricing & Estimating (P&E) framework.
Assist the Quality Assurance office with QA Workbook development & closeout and vendor pre-fabrication quality inspections.
What You Must Have 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
Experience in shipboard structural modernization and repair.
Experience in the development of labor estimates and SOWs in support subcontractor solicitations.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Security Clearance (Must be a US Citizen)
Ability to interpret government Request for Proposals (RFPs) and associated reference documents.
Ability to interpret ship installation drawings and installation design plans.
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1688, MIL-STD-1689, and Standard Item 009-12.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing and problem solving with a wide range of people.
A flexible approach to work, an understanding of working collaboratively on a team, and the willingness to be an active and supportive member of a cross-functional team.
Bonus Points For Experience planning and estimating Navy communication system upgrade installations on ships and shore stations worldwide.
Experience with NIWC SE3 and SE4 contracts and associated Cost Work Breakdown Schedules (CWBS).
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
NDT Level II / VT Inspector Certification and Experience
Current Active Security Clearance
Physical Requirements May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press for HII Technical Solutions.