Manufacturing Estimator in Portsmouth, Virginia at International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC

IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.
IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
•Health

•Dental

•Vision

•Life

•LTD

•Accident

•Critical Illness

•401k
Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.
Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Manufacturing Estimator

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PAY RANGE: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 Annually DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Chesapeake, VA

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Estimator position involves logging incoming request for pricing, developing quotes, and gaining any subcontractor pricing in response to customer requests. This also includes pricing the labor and materials needed for IMIA internal fabrication projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit RFQs to vendors for all material & calculate pricing for all items in assigned quotes
• Submit RFQs to subcontractors for services as needed to support assigned quotes
• Source costs and material availability with vendors
• Ability to follow directions and work independently to meet customer deadlines
• Use Excel skill set to put together information in required templates
• Communicate with vendors and customers in both verbal and written form
• Interface with various members of IMIA to execute estimating related tasks
• Follow IMIA written processes while accomplishing tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to easily navigate NAVSEA and Engineered drawings is preferred.
• The Estimator must be a self-starter and have the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment while working with the rest of Manufacturing Team.
• Must have general knowledge of manufacturing process for both Sheetmetal / Structural items.
• Must be comfortable seeking material quotes from vendors to support building quotes for fabricated parts
• Must possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineering staff and material vendors
• Must be able to work with various team members to assist with estimate development.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend instructions in an effective way.
• Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must know how to measure using tape measure

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree or equivalent education/experience in estimating/material planning
• Shipboard trade experience with sheetmetal / structural drawings and installations
• Experience working on a computer to support daily tasks completed in a timely manner
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear applicable PPE when required (steel toe shoes, ear protection, face shields, safety glasses and face coverings as required)
• Most work performed in a shop-office environment with occasional visits to the shipyard as needed.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Tape measure, computer, cell phone, scanner, fax machine

*This is a general list and is not all inclusive

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions