Engineering Estimator

MDS Aero Support Corporation•Ottawa, ON

47d•CA$80,000 - CA$115,000•Onsite

About The Position

MDS, a world leader in designing and constructing gas turbine engine test equipment and facilities, has a requirement for an Engineering Estimator here in Ottawa, ON. As an Engineering Estimator, you’ll play a central and high profile role in winning new business which will in turn influence the future strategic direction of the company. You will be responsible for liaising with personnel across all MDS engineering departments to help converge upon cost effective solutions to meet the complex and diverse technical needs of MDS’ growing client base. The role offers a unique opportunity to interface not only with all of MDS’ business departments but also to engage directly with senior executives and owners of the company on business-critical decisions. In an exciting and dynamic workplace, you will be a key contributor to cost and commercial management of proposals and will gain wide exposure to business development strategies for selling engineering products and services internationally to major gas turbine manufacturers.

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience in developing bespoke engineering solutions / services, systems engineering, commercial management and/or estimation
Ability to interpret complex requirement statements and distill key information, including cost drivers and areas of schedule and technical risk
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
An astute individual with a keen eye for detail who is willing to challenge and be challenged
Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely in an engaging manner that helps people in different parts of the organisation retain key messages
Capable of multi-tasking without missing deadlines, establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time
A collaborative team player with strong communication skills who works effectively with others while also being able to take ownership and operate independently when required
Eagerness to push the boundaries of your personal learning and development
Willing and able to travel internationally as required

Nice To Haves

5 or more years’ experience estimating engineering solutions at various stages of design maturity, from development of technical concepts all the way through to turn-key system delivery involving integration of multiple engineering disciplines and 3rd party supply components
University degree in Engineering, CET or equivalent
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Graduate or post-graduate level qualifications in commercial or estimating disciplines
Ability to speak and/or comprehend foreign languages

Responsibilities

Reviewing customer technical and commercial requirements, being responsible for identifying key cost drivers and potential cost-capability trade offs
Responsible for preparing MDS’ estimates to account for costs of execution including internal resource hours, procurement of 3rd party equipment/services, delivery and on-site installation and commissioning activities
Working in close collaboration with Sales and Proposal Managers to agree strategies to develop technical solutions and commercial models to meet client needs, often in challenging timescales and competitive bid scenarios
Consulting with Operations and multi-disciplinary engineering resources to support the development of solutions and 3rd party scope definitions for soliciting external proposals
Working with 3rd party suppliers to define scope of supply and obtain bids. Reviewing 3rd party proposals to ensure any gaps or inconsistencies in the technical and commercial solution are understood and duly accounted for, be it via baseline cost inclusions or factored contingency
Depending upon the price quality requested by the client, exercising sound judgement in leveraging a blend of estimation methods, including but not limited to extrapolation of costs from historical data and parametric type analyses, as may be best suited to meet the needs of the proposal team in meeting the deadline
In concert with the wider proposals team, responsible for generation of costed risk registers, estimating pre- and post-mitigation factored contingency
Responsible for generating commercial sections of the overall proposal, including but not limited to consideration of cash flows and appropriate payment plans as well as capture of key assumptions, exclusions and dependencies which impact cost / risk
Working with subject matter experts to understand and account for costs / risks associated with taxation, duties, bonding and contractual terms
Leading briefings to senior management on cost builds, proposed selling presentations and potential negotiation strategies, in order to help our leaders make informed decisions to secure future business
Opportunities for direct client interaction and assisting in fielding post-submission price queries and challenges

Benefits

Employee bonus program
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance
Health Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
Lumino Virtual Health Care
Maternity and parental leave top-up
Fitness Membership Reimbursement
Positive and flexible work environment
Opportunity for career advancement
Strong focus on learning and development
Company events including family holiday party, employee events, executive - led coffee talks, team gatherings, and so much more