General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Cost Estimating Specialist I
291 North St, Saco, ME 04072
On-site · Full-time · $55k–$75k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Job Summary
The Cost Estimating Specialist: Creates cost estimates for new business proposals, including reviewing scope of work and project requirements, analyzing historical data, working with other functions to receive functional inputs. Supports proposal through internal approval cycles, and through customer negotiations. Will interface with other internal functions, and may interface with Government agencies, or customers. This position can be located in Saco, Maine or Colchester, VermontImpact of the Role
General Profile
- Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
- Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
- Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
- Entry level to a professional career progression
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
- Develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and contract proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools.
- Analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements.
- Uses benchmark data, trends, prior estimates, and historical pricing schedules to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations.
- Depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates.
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Finance or related degree preferred.
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Cost Estimation. Material Requirements Planning. Project Estimation. Requirements Analysis. Spreadsheet advanced. Cost Analysis. Specification Review. ERP Systems.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.