Job Description
Job Description Company Overview: Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; San Diego, CA; Bremerton, WA and Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense Organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. Our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we're looking for 'the best at what they do' to join our team and help us grow in new ways.
*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 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 in our
Norfolk, VA office. 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 include but are not limited to the following: - 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.
- Reviews work specifications and applicable reference materials to ensure a complete and accurate understanding of work scope requirements
- Develops 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).
- Ensures 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 submissions.
- 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.
- Assist Program and Project Managers with Planning and Estimating Ship Alterations, Repair or Fleet Modernization projects.
- Analyzes blueprints, drawing packages, and other documentation to prepare time, labor and material estimates for both shop and shipboard efforts.
- Site visits and liaison with requesting activity representatives and other team members to fully understand work scope.
- Prepares comparative estimates as a basis for selecting qualified subcontractors.
Experience and Skills - 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
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)
- 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
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.
Job Benefits Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.
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Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, Continental Tide also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
"This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans."
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