Senior Estimator Commercial

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Senior Estimator, Commercial to lead cost estimates for proposals and pricing. The role partners with Sales, Contracts, Operations, and Engineering to shape competitive bids for commercial aircraft, spares, and repairs.

The ideal candidate has a accounting/finance background with aerospace pricing knowledge, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/SAP and pricing tools. This is a full-time, on-site position in Fort Worth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Math or related field; MBA preferred.
• Two years of pricing, estimating, cost controls, business management, or related experience in aerospace/DoD manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of US Government contracting and FAR; familiarity with commercial aerospace pricing practices required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Access required.
• Apttus, SAP, Enovia, and Salesforce experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints.
• Desirable: strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-proposal activities and reviews to clearly define requirements.
• Utilize historical data to prepare material cost estimates for pricing requests.
• Request and review inputs from functional areas, Bell off-sites, and supplier quotes.
• Perform quality review of cost estimates to ensure current, accurate, and complete data.
• Ensure proposal schedules adhere to RFQ/RFP/RFI requirements.
• Assist with audits and negotiations with customers as required.
• Price RFQs/RFPs for commercial aircraft sales, spares, repair/overhaul, and foreign military sales.
• Collaborate with Sales, Contracts, Training, Operations, Spares, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to build proposal/estimate packages.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Analytical ability

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Access

Apttus

SAP

Enovia

SalesForce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Math or related field

MBA or Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

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.

Senior Estimator, Commercial – Fort Worth, TX

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)

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.

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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.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field

Finance/Accounting

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift