CDS Cost Estimator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine
Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships
for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for CDS
Cost Estimator at our Marinette, Wisconsin location. POSITION SUMMARY
The Class Design Service Cost Estimator is responsible for collecting
and analyzing data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and
labor required to manufacture a product (ship) or provide a service. Be
prepared to support studies with rough order of magnitude (ROM)
estimates and Engineering Change Proposals with definitive estimates.
This position will review technical impact and scope in preparation for
developing the final proposal and work with other cost estimating
personnel. The CDS Cost Estimator will review FMM Engineering Department
technical data packages, vendor proposals, management volumes /
technical volumes, and bills-of-material. In addition, this position
will solicit inputs from Yard Scheduling and Manufacturing and factor
them into consideration when producing estimates. To ensure success as a
CDS Cost Estimator, the candidate should have in-depth knowledge of
manufacturing and technical processes, a good eye for detail, and
advanced mathematical skills. A top-class Cost Estimator can see the big
picture of a project and accurately estimate all costs involved.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. Monitor the stages of a CDS study or ECP to make
sure that costs are kept in line with forecasts Prepare ROM, budgetary,
and definitive estimates as required Be familiar with a variety of ways
to estimate such as rolling wave planning — rough estimate, mid-range,
and detailed estimates and other methods used in estimating: past
performance; ask an expert; ask people performing the work; parametric
estimating; Delphi method; and Program Evaluation and Review Technique
(PERT) Analyze company data, exchange rates and prices using software
tools — be familiar with forward pricing rate, budget rate
development, etc. Prepare and submit proposals and bids for changes to
include Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) Be familiar with Ship Work
Breakdown Structure (SWBS) Conduct trade-based estimating Produce
Make/Buy recommendations that include ROI and business case analysis
when needed. Conduct market research to determine best price and best
value when outsourcing for goods and services Develop technical… For
full info follow application link. Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a
Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are
encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran
status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/55D823F3583243A0 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.