Aerospace Estimator

Job Description

The Project Estimator is responsible for creating proposals and bid documents in response to RFQs from customers. Based on an analysis of project technical requirements, they coordinate with sales, project management, engineering, procurement, and other project stakeholders to develop cost‑effective solutions that provide the best value to our customers. Solutions include construction, engineering, manufacturing, or other implementation projects. The Project Estimator collects data and analyzes all project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment, and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate.

They identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs and update costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes.

• Work independently and collaboratively on moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Consult with Engineering Management to identify differences between new bids and historical bids to develop cost and price estimates for similar projects.
• Develop cost estimates, proposals, compliance matrix, and other bid documents for projects in response to customer RFQs and specifications.
• 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.
• Collaborate with different engineering disciplines to develop solutions compliant with customer requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain Management to identify vendors and obtain quotations for sub‑contracted work.
• Assist Supply Chain Management in maintaining effective communication between suppliers and the company.
• Participate in sales discussions with customers and assist Sales in detailed scope discussions.
• Mentor and train more junior team members.
• Assist other Project Estimators and the Quoting Manager with developing supporting bids from international counterparts.
• 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.

• Proficiency in Excel and Word, knowledgeable in MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Strong mathematical skills and appreciation for the technical aspects of the job.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings.
• Minimum of 2 years of real‑world experience utilizing an Aerospace Engineering degree.
• Proven ability to think critically about both customer needs and solutions.

• Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and communicate goals, objectives, and accomplishments.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a positive customer service experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and team members.

The team consists of three people and operates within an office environment shared with the engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with long‑term aspirations in Sales or Project Management.

This is a Contract position based out of New Brighton, MN.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportati…