Now Hiring for Planner/Estimator

Full-Time in Norfolk, VA

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options (medical | dental | vision), and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.

*Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered. Veteran and retired candidates welcome!

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking a Planner/Estimator (P&E) with Alteration Installation (AIT), Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAV) and/or US Navy Non-Complex Availability Management experience to support our Fleet Services Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for Request for Quotes (RFQs), Technical Work Packages, and other Specification/Work Item Reviews; Estimate Development (Labor, Material, Outside Services, Subcontracting); and development of required Technical Documentation Reporting of shipboard system projects and initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Reviews Request for Quotes (RFQs), Technical Work Packages, and other Specification/Work Items from Continental Tide Clients and Teammates and performs detailed ship checks to assist the Project Team on a Bid/No-Bid Decision.
2. Review work specifications and applicable reference materials to ensure a complete and accurate understanding of work scope requirements.
3. Develop a complete Project Cost Estimate in response to the RFQ ~ Labor (Labor Categories | Manhours | Cost); Material (including consumables and incidentals); Outside Services (e.g. Crane, Scaffolding, Divers); and Subcontracting (Specialized Services). Estimates shall be completed in accordance with advance planning milestones established to allow for orderly reviews, briefings and preparation of all necessary documents for bid submission.
4. Develops Technical Documentation to support Project Cost Estimate as required to be in compliance with RFQ/Bid specifications, e.g. Technical Narrative, Work Breakdown Structure, POAM and Subcontracting Plan.

2. Assist Program and Project Managers with Planning and Estimating Ship Alterations, Repair or Fleet Modernization projects.

4. Analyzes blueprints, drawing packages, and other documentation to prepare time, labor and material estimates for both shop and shipboard efforts.
5. Site visits and liaison with requesting activity representatives and other team members to fully understand work scope.
6. Prepares comparative estimates as a basis for selecting qualified subcontractors

• 7-10+ years of experience in performing detailed ship checks, planning and estimating Spec Items, US Navy Non-Complex Availability Programs, and Alteration Installation Team (AIT)/Ship Change Documentation (SCD) Installations.
• Direct experience developing Cost-Plus, Time and Material and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) estimates
• Expert in Change Management process, RCC development and supporting the Program Manager with timely estimate development during the Period of Performance.
• Proficient in development and updating of Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), utilizing MS Project and NAVSEA 9090-310 formats.
• Must be able to demonstrate familiarity and experience with USN Shipboard Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E); Combat Systems (CS) and Auxiliary Systems (AuxSys)…specific examples are as follows:

Technical Element

• HM&E Marine Construction/Repair
• Ship Repair and Alterations
• Marine Electrical Systems
• Electrical Installation and Repair
• Steam, Diesel and Gas Turbine Generator Sets and associated controls
• Steel Fabrication Processes
• Condition Found Report (CFR) and RCC development and submittals
• Proficient in Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) System
  • Ability to read and interpret Navy Standard Drawings/Blueprints/Sketches and Installation Specifications
  • Comprehensive understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items (NSSIs) and Ship Specifications
  • Must have or have the ability to obtain SECRET clearance
  • Must have the ability to obtain base and shipyard access / security credentials
  • Travel is required within and outside of the continental United States

Additional Areas of Focus:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Naval Maintenance Database (NMD)
• Experience working with US Navy and other DoD Technical Communities and Clients
• Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks simultaneously
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.