Section Manager, Estimating

Job Description

Become a part of the "Bath-Built is Best Built" tradition. Bath Iron Works is seeking someone who enjoys being a leader in a dynamic high-energy, high-impact environment to join its Estimating team. In this unique role you'll have extensive exposure to our Navy customer, our exciting ships, and the value chain that makes it all happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership:
• Lead by example by complying with, and enforcing, all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies within the shipyard
• Project Execution:
• Lead the development of cost proposals for new Navy contracts and changes to existing work
• Manage internal data and reporting requirements
• Estimating Management:
• Manage a staff of 8-12 Estimating Analysts
• Compose and edit Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Training and Development:
• Develop processes, financial models, and databases
• Develop Estimating Analysts into future leaders
• Team Collaboration and Communication:
• Coordinate with other departments in order to support emergent customer needs
• Continuous Improvement:
• Update and negotiate labor and material cost standards to keep estimates current

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other Technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated experience working in an analytical capacity required.
• Manufacturing experience is desired, MBA preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 10 years’ experience in a technical field, business (Accounting or Finance), or manufacturing/ shipbuilding field.
• Previous experience estimating costs for Government contracts preferred.
• Demonstrated sound leadership and personnel management skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organization and project management skills.
• Possess strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong understanding of financial issues required.
• Good understanding of contractual issues required.
• Excellent PC skills required, database management experience is desired.
• Be able to work in a professional office environment and visit the production environment.
• Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required. Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office products required.
• Ability and willingness to work in and promote a true team environment.