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AEROCONTACT · 1 day 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 Safran group, an international high-tech company operating in aerospace, defense, and space sectors. The Project Estimator is responsible for creating proposals and bid documents, coordinating with various stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions for customer projects.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

Identifying and quantifying potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs

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

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

Developing cost estimates, proposals, compliance matrix and other bid documents for STC projects

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

Collaborating with Sales and Engineering to balance competing priorities of cost and function

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

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

Participating in sales discussions with customers and assisting Sales in detailed scope discussions

Mentoring & training more junior team members (dependent on level)

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

Developing and maintaining cost estimates and proposal text for standardized equipment

Participating 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