Sr. Estimator – Cost & Production
| Company | CACI |
|---|---|
| Location | Mt Laurel Township, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $68400 – $143700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in cost estimation and production planning for U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, custom sheets, and cost modeling).
- Strong understanding of U.S. Navy surface ship construction and modernization processes.
- Strong understanding of hull and ship systems.
- Strong understanding of trade disciplines in shipbuilding, repair, and modernization.
- Experience interpreting and working with NAVSEA Standard Items and CAD plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed Independent Contractor Estimates supporting the DoD, NAVSEA, DHS, U.S. Coast Guard, and other government agencies.
- Collaborate with Program Managers, Lead Engineers, and Contracts Personnel to assess and validate cost proposals and supporting documentation.
- Create and manage Excel-based cost models for both Operating & Sustainment (O&S) and acquisition estimates.
- Perform analysis on Earned Value Management (EVM) data for large-scale shipbuilding programs.
- Support change orders, trade-off studies, conversion programs, and other cost estimate needs across internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- At least 5 years of direct experience in U.S. Navy or commercial shipbuilding support
- Hands-on background as a ship-fitter, electrician, pipe-fitter, machinist, or equivalent tradesman
- Experience as an Estimator, Planner/Estimator, or Journeyman-level technician
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite