Project Estimator (All Levels)

Project Estimator (All Levels)

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops, and produces modules, equipment, and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

The Project Estimator is responsible for creating proposals and bid documents in response to RFQs from Safran Test Cells (STC) 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. Update costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes.

The Project Estimator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project (level depending) :

• Consults 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., develops cost estimates, proposals, compliance matrix and other bid documents for STC projects to describe the solution that is being bid. Ensures proposal, bid documents and price estimates are consistent with each other.
• Collaborates with Sales and Engineering to balance competing priorities of cost and function to develop cost effective solutions providing Best Value to the customers.
• Collaborates with different engineering disciplines to develop solutions compliant with customer requirements.
• Partners with STC's Chain Management to identify vendors and get quotations for sub-contracted work.
• Assists STC's Supply Chain Management to maintain effective communication between suppliers and STC.
• Participates in sales discussions with customers and assist Sales in detailed scope discussions.
• Mentors & trains more junior team members (dependent on level).
• Assists the other Project Estimators & Quoting Manager with developing supporting bids from Safran Aero Boosters EU counterparts on STC International proposals and bids.
• Develops and maintains cost estimates and proposal text for standardized equipment.
• Participates in the development of promotional activities such as sales literature development and standard costing models.

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Safran Test Cells offers a competitive medical plan with HMO and PPO options, as well as Vision coverage, Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Vacation and Sick Leave : First-year employees earn 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 2 personal days.

Hybrid Work Schedule : Safran Test Cells offers a hybrid work schedule.

Safran Shareholding Plan : Employees have the opportunity to participate in the Safran Shareholding plan, which allows them to become shareholders and benefit from the company's growth.

Salary Range : The salary for this position ranges annually, depending on years of experience and training, and level of Project Estimator.

Candidate skills & requirements :

Annual salary : $75,000-$95,000

Job location : North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

City (-ies) : 651 Campus Drive MN 55112 New Brighton

Minimum education level achieved : Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required : First experience

ITAR Controlled Position : No