--- title: Ship Repair Senior Estimator at BAE Systems description: BAE Systems is hiring for the Ship Repair Senior Estimator role in Norfolk, VA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/ship-repair-senior-estimator-at-bae-systems-01a1c7b7-25d4-7554-a8f9-5f5a48576286 date: 2026-11-14T01:26:33Z og_description: Join BAE Systems as Ship Repair Senior Estimator in Norfolk, VA. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2hqnmo.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Norfolk, VA | | **Posted** | Nov 10, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** BAE Systems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BAE Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $110,000 – $156,000 a year (median $139,000). ## Description What’s it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Finance & Estimating team means you are the backbone behind managing all the financial aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep our nation safe. Our team is currently looking for a Senior Estimator who is ready for new challenges and experiences with a variety of opportunities. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and be part of a team that shares a passion for protecting those who protect us. As a Senior Estimator, you will: · Serve as a senior team member to provide the business with consistent, detailed and formalized man-hour cost estimates for proposed ship repair and fabrication projects · Review customer specifications and drawings to develop man-hour estimates, by work item and/or work package, for the repair, renewal or modification of structural outfit, piping, machinery, electrical or preservation system components for military and commercial ships · Collaborate with contract administrators, material planners, subcontract administrators, planning, and finance personnel to ensure accurate estimates · Prepare detailed Basis of Estimates (BOEs) that clearly define estimating methodologies, components and factors utilized to prepare bids or proposals · Work closely with trade personnel, operations and program teams to ensure bid accuracy and support Request for Bid Approval (RBA) meetings with leadership · Lead small teams of estimators, sharing technical expertise and experience, during large proposal creation. 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