Cost Estimator (Fabricator Background) - Altus Technology Solutions

Location: Webster Outlying Field (WOLF); St. Inigoes, MD

Salary Range: $32 - 43.61

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Secret

Description

At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.

If you believe this is the type of setting where you can flourish, continue reading!

Altus specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering, prototyping, testing, and production capabilities, including design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to our Government customers. The Cost Estimator will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or engineering services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of a product or service.

We are looking for an individual that can use their Cost Estimator experience to add value and make a significant impact as a Cost Estimator to NAVAIR for this opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads tasks with little or no guidance.
• Analyze requirements documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project and determine what factors of production will influence the cost and schedule of a product or project.
• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or engineering services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service using Government Furnished Information (GFI) such as engineering documentation and technical data packages.
• Compile and record actual cost data for use in estimating analysis and quick reference for future estimates of similar scope.
• Support market research with historical vs. actual cost data.
• May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Qualifications:

• Experience within a manufacturing and fabrication operation, with expert knowledge in fabrication processes to accurately assess material and labor requirements of projects.
• Prior experience as Machine or Fabrication Shop Supervisor/Foreman providing project cost estimates and labor & material requirements data a plus.
• Ability to archive and reference relavent historical data to expedite accurate cost estimates.
• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Must possess a valid Maryland Drivers License

Education Required:

• Junior: Bachelor’s degree or a qualifying substitution of 6 years experience in an engineering, technical, or business discipline.
• Journeyman: Bachelor’s degree or a qualifying substitution of 9 years in an engineering, technical, or business discipline.

Years of Experience Required:

• Junior: 0-3 years of relevant experience related to estimating fabrication projects.
• Journeyman: 3 + years of experience directly related to estimating fabrication projects.

Work Conditions:

Conditions will vary. Capable of working outdoors and occasionally from elevated work platforms with a fall protection harness and in temperatures ranging from 0-120. The position will include: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Overtime is a requirement of this position.

About Altus

Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit www.Altusts.com.

Pay and Benefits

Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

Securing Your Data

Please exercise caution regarding fraudulent employment opportunities misusing Altus' name. Altus strictly adheres to a set of policies during the employment application process. We will never request payment-related information or ask for any monetary transactions as part of the hiring process. If you receive an email claiming to be from Altus, asking for payment-related information or any personal details about yourself or your previous employer, and you have concerns about its legitimacy, please promptly contact us by emailing support@altusts.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.