Estimating Supervisor (Remote Option)

Verus Aerospace; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Anaheim, CA seeks a Proposal Cost Estimator to develop cost models, review RFPs, and coordinate labor and material pricing with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will analyze specifications, prepare should-cost estimates, and support contract negotiations with customers. Strong Excel skills and aerospace familiarity are preferred; high attention to detail is essential.

Applicants with 2+ years in aerospace fabrication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in cost estimation or proposal development within aerospace/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs for manufacturing and engineering proposals based on RFP data.
• Analyze specifications, drawings, BOMs, and models to calculate production costs.
• Coordinate cost, scheduling, and performance elements with engineering and functional departments.
• Support should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customers.

Skills

Cost estimation

Pricing analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Enovia

3D PDF

MS Excel

Job description

Develops, plans and schedules proposals. Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Research and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings. Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.
• Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal of data submitted by prospective customers.
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
• Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• College Degree preferred
• 2+ years’ experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities including (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Understanding of Enovia, 3D PDF, and other software used to view engineering models.
  
  
  • Microsoft Office proficient with MS Excel focus.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Qualifications required for an individual to perform the job successfully include:

• Understanding of Aerospace Aluminum sheet-metal fabrication processes, tool manufacturing, Titanium forming, Assembly structures and BOMs, and Machining.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, drawings, 3D models, GD&T requirements, and contractual Terms and Conditions.