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AEROCONTACT · 1 month ago

Project Estimator (All Levels) (H/F) - SAFRAN TEST CELLS, INC.

New Brighton, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

AEROCONTACT is part of the international high-tech group Safran, which operates in aerospace, space, and defense sectors. The Project Estimator is responsible for creating proposals and bid documents in response to customer RFQs, coordinating with various stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions, ensuring accurate cost estimates, and collaborating with sales and engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Create proposals and bid documents in response to RFQs from Safran Test Cells (STC) customers

Coordinate with sales, project management, engineering, procurement and other project stakeholders to develop cost effective solutions

Collect data and analyze all project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate

Identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs

Update costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes

Consult with STC's Engineering Management, identifying differences between new bids and historical bids to develop cost and price estimates for similar projects

In response to Customer's RFQ, specifications, etc., develop cost estimates, proposals, compliance matrix and other bid documents for STC projects to describe the solution that is being bid

Ensure proposal, bid documents and price estimates are consistent with each other

Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to balance competing priorities of cost and function to develop cost effective solutions providing Best Value to the customers

Collaborate with different engineering disciplines to develop solutions compliant with customer requirements

Partner with STC's Chain Management to identify vendors and get quotations for sub-contracted work

Assist STC's Supply Chain Management to maintain effective communication between suppliers and STC

Participate in sales discussions with customers and assist Sales in detailed scope discussions

Mentor & train more junior team members (dependent on level)

Assist the other Project Estimators & Quoting Manager with developing supporting bids from Safran Aero Boosters EU counterparts on STC International proposals and bids

Develop and maintain cost estimates and proposal text for standardized equipment

Participate in the development of promotional activities such as sales literature development and standard costing models

Qualification

Cost estimationAnalytical skillsEngineering drawingsMicrosoft ExcelProject managementCustomer serviceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Highly effective communication skills both verbal and written

Strong organizational and time management skills

Computer skills Microsoft Office, high proficiency in Excel and Word; knowledgeable in MS Projects and PowerPoint

Detail-oriented self-starter with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and communicate goals, objectives, and accomplishments to team members

Strong analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings

Proficiency in mathematical calculations

Proven ability to think critically about both customer needs and solutions

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and seeks to maintain quality standards

Demonstrated ability to deliver a positive customer service experience

Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and team members