Senior Estimator Commercial

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron's Bell division in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Senior Estimator, Commercial to support pre-proposal activities and develop price proposals for RFQs/RFPs in the aerospace sector.

The role collaborates with Sales, Contracts, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to build robust estimate packages, review inputs, and ensure compliance with FAR and ITAR requirements. A strong foundation in accounting/finance and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Math is required.
• MBA or Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Two years of pricing, estimating, cost controls, or related aerospace/DoD experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR and government contracting is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-proposal activities and reviews to clarify requirements.
• Utilize historical data to prepare material cost estimates for pricing requests.
• Coordinate inputs from functions, off-sites, and suppliers as needed.
• Perform quality review of cost estimates for currency and completeness.
• Ensure proposal schedules adhere to RFQ/RFP/RFI requirements.

Skills

Pricing expertise

Cost controls

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Math

MBA or Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Apttus

SAP

Enovia

SalesForce

Job description

Senior Estimator Commercial

Job Number: 344779

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Estimator, Commercial

General Role Description

• Support pre-proposal activities and reviews to ensure proposal requirements are clearly defined
• Utilizes historical data in the preparation of material cost estimates to support pricing requests
• Request and review inputs from functional areas, Bell off-sites, and quotes from suppliers as needed
• Perform quality review of cost estimates to ensure data is current, accurate, and complete
• Ensure all proposal schedules are adhered to in accordance with RFQ/RFP/RFI requirements
• Assist company personnel in support of audits and negotiations with customers as required

Specific to Commercial Role

• Price request types include Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) regarding commercial aircraft sales, commercial spares, commercial repair and overhaul, and foreign military sales
• Work closely with all functional areas including Sales, Contracts, Training, Operations, Spares, Finance analysts, Supply Chain, Engineering, and others
• Support build-up of proposal / estimate package and files
• Assist others with understanding any cost and price inquiries

What you need to be successful

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Math or other related field from an accredited university is required. MBA or Master's Degree in a related field is preferred

Two years of pricing, estimating, cost controls, business management, industrial engineering or related experience in the aerospace/US Department of Defense manufacturing industry is preferred

Basic knowledge of US Government contracting, experience in the development of price proposals under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), or familiarity with commercial aerospace pricing practices is required

Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Access is required

Possess the necessary skills and knowledge of accounting systems and processes in order to properly apply the overhead costs, burden costs, pricing factors, and other applicable rates in the development of the price for a proposal

Specific to Commercial Role: Apttus, SAP, Enovia, and SalesForce experience is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to read blueprints is required.

Desirable qualities for the candidate would include good organizational skills, ability to work concurrently on multiple projects, strong communication skills, detail-oriented and excellent analytical ability

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.