What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Estimating Supervisor position at Pacific Shipyards International?

Position Title : Government Estimating Supervisor

Reports To : Estimating Manager

Position Summary :

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of Engineering, Project Management, QA, EHS, Accounting, Contracts, Estimating, and Human Resources.

Pacific Shipyards is searching for a highly qualified Government Estimating Supervisor to provide supervisory oversight of the Estimating Department. The Government Estimating Supervisor will oversee all Government Bids from cradle to grave; to include business development, planning and estimating, transition to project execution, and support during project execution.

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC. Expectation of Employee :

Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Marine & Supply’s policies and procedures.
Provides leadership necessary to achieve success in meeting financial performance goals for the company.
Communicates regularly with Executives, Managers & Supervisors about business and project performance.
Perform duties of his / her job and as assigned by Management.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her / himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Seek out and drive new business development and sales opportunities.
Manage existing business relationships and generate new leads.
Review, maintain and analyze historical job cost data to develop and support estimating standards.
Identify and impose intermediate deadlines to support overall goal of completing estimate and submitting to price proposal on required date.
Thorough understanding of ship repair planning and estimating.
Monitors progress of estimators, engineers, and purchasers to ensure deadlines are met
Engages in business development and identifies new leads
Oversee and handle all parts of the estimating process : bid jobs, interpret blueprints, perform ship checks, write specifications, determine pricing strategies, negotiate contracts, and assist with change orders.
Ensures the assignment of work is delegated appropriately.
Communicates regularly with executive management customers, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants.
Stays abreast of developments in the industry.
Assists with planning future staffing requirements.
Performs final review and signs off on all bid packages submitted to government customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Business Development, Planning and Estimating, Transition to Project Execution, and Support during Project Execution

Has the responsibility and authority to work with all PSI managers to delegate and request support, from estimating through production

Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ability to read technical drawings

Ability to read and understand government contracts

Experience with proposal writing

Highly experienced with Microsoft Office

Good attitude and personality with excellent interpersonal skills

Grows the business pipeline of qualified opportunities and achieves successful contract performance

Collecting and reporting metrics across the organization in accordance with Pacific Shipyards International standards

Strategically plan, identify, and mitigate risks to the success of the government programs

Work independently to chart a path for the organization that is consistent with the strategic direction of the business

Coordinate job proposal activities including labor, material, and subcontractor pricing

Prepare proposal narratives, risk assessments, business case analysis in support of job proposals and / or new business efforts in accordance with company policies and customer requirements

Provide support to key / strategic maintenance availability activities and proposals

Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications

Researches and analyzes historical data, develop cost models to support proposal efforts

Responsible for supporting technical and financial data to facilitate the preparation of proposals, to provide support for the contract negotiation process, and to provide budgets for awarded contracts

Performs ship checks inspection to determine additional work scope information to support of the technical work specification and associated estimate. Travel may be required

Skills & Technical Knowledge :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellence in process development and execution.

Excellent team management.

Qualification / Requirements :

Knowledge of Naval Vessels and ship construction methods.

NAVSEA standards as well as federal and state regulations.

Must be able to build advantageous business partnerships across industry that provide the company with opportunities, reduce risks to our existing contracts, and supports our strategic direction.

Strong background in leading a diverse workforce. This requires providing direction and vision, establishing, and maintaining an effective organizational structure, building and maintaining relationships, communicating effectively with the team, and adjusting the structure as necessary to optimize outcomes.

Ability to write effectively and the ability to accurately communicate to senior clients, corporate leaders, and partners

Ability to access, interpret, and apply industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to the management and execution of programs

Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.

Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software

Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment

Good attitude; must be a team player.

Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift

Must be flexible in work hours

Valid State of Hawaii drivers’ license in good standing, class 3 or higher

Work Authorization & Security Clearance

Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States

This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access

Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites

All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification

Education / Training :

At least 3 years of ship repair or marine industry experience preferred

5 years project management experience

Our Values

Legacy : Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944 : we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment : PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.

Integrity : Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty : At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

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