Ship Repair Senior Estimator

Job Description
What’s it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Finance & Estimating team means you are the backbone behind managing all the financial aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep our nation safe. Our team is currently looking for a Senior Estimator who is ready for new challenges and experiences with a variety of opportunities.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and be part of a team that shares a passion for protecting those who protect us.

As a Senior Estimator, you will:

· Serve as a senior team member to provide the business with consistent, detailed and formalized man-hour cost estimates for proposed ship repair and fabrication projects

· Review customer specifications and drawings to develop man-hour estimates, by work item and/or work package, for the repair, renewal or modification of structural outfit, piping, machinery, electrical or preservation system components for military and commercial ships

· Collaborate with contract administrators, material planners, subcontract administrators, planning, and finance personnel to ensure accurate estimates

· Prepare detailed Basis of Estimates (BOEs) that clearly define estimating methodologies, components and factors utilized to prepare bids or proposals

· Work closely with trade personnel, operations and program teams to ensure bid accuracy and support Request for Bid Approval (RBA) meetings with leadership

· Lead small teams of estimators, sharing technical expertise and experience, during large proposal creation. Maintain responsibility for on-time delivery of all bid documents
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically a Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience in Navy vessel repairs, marine repair craft, or equivalent cost estimating experience. Work experience considered in place of formal education
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand 4-E work specifications and drawings
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft365 Excel and Word
- Basic understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARs)
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with excellent analytical skills
- Effective time management and communication skills to ensure complete, accurate bids spanning work effort across multiple departments and stakeholders
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with Work Item Specification review, comprehension, and execution
- U.S. Naval experience in Electrical, Machinery or Electronic ratings preferably in a leadership or managerial capacity
- Prior shipyard experience and familiarity with shipboard repair standards and practices
- A bachelor’s degree focused on manufacturing or business cost estimating or equivalent

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.