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Job Title: Planner EstimatorJob Description

We are seeking four Planner Estimators, specializing in structural and electrical fields, to join our team. This role requires writing Work Specifications, conducting ship checks, and estimating labor, material, and subcontractor work at the paragraph and line-item level for U.S. Navy Ship repair, alterations, and modifications. The Planner Estimator will assess the ship’s material condition through ship checks, research ship drawings, and technical manuals, analyze ship condition assessments and tests, and determine the scope of work required by reviewing and validating Work Notifications (2-Kilos). The successful candidates will interpret and use all technical and material information available in Navy, Shipbuilder, Manufacturer drawings, and technical manuals to identify repair and modification requirements. Additionally, candidates will develop work items/specifications in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) 4-E requirements, utilizing NAVSEA instructions and pertinent NAVSEA Standard Items, as well as Class and Local Standard Work Templates.

Hard Skills

• Knowledge of U.S. Navy ship construction

• Experience with shipboard systems and equipment

• Familiarity with Navy Maintenance Database (NMD)

• Ability to develop Work Items/Specifications and labor, material, and cost estimates

Soft Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in our office with a workday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM or from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates will be fully onsite.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.