Lead Technical Planner Structural (VA, Portsmouth)

Job description
JOB TITLE: Lead Technical Planner Structural

REPORTS TO: Structural Engineering and Planning Manager

SUMMARY

Works with Technical Planning and Engineering team to develop work plans and technical work instruction packages for production/execution teams and forecasts labor and material costs for all projects based on analyses of project specifications, pricing schedules, and historical data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning

Conduct Structural Inspections

Obtain IMIA structural inspector certification
Identify, document and report deficiencies found onboard vessels
Work with production team to develop work plan

Develop work packages for production use

Review work specification to develop work instructions for trades use
Interpret NAVSEA and customer drawings, standards and specifications
Determine Objective Quality Evidence requirements

Material Planning

Develop Job Material List from technical references and drawings

Determine material sizes and quantities required
Resolve technical specification conflicts or suitable substitutes
Assist purchasing with finding appropriate vendors

Estimating

Gather job details and compile data to estimate production and material cost
Review drawings, specifications, proposals and other documentation to support cost estimates
Consider raw materials, labor, equipment, and transportation for estimate
Assist in determining necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budget constraints
Review estimates as requested and analyzes established standards for cost reduction

Other duties as assigned