{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"88faba0c0d047d70ce80e9f3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88faba0c0d047d70ce80e9f3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88faba0c0d047d70ce80e9f3","title":"Project Estimator","description":"Title: Project Estimator\nLocation: Independence, MO\nSalary: $77,600 - $ 98,000\nSchedule: 980 schedule\nWebsite: Winchester.com\n\nFocus: The Project Estimator coordinates pricing development for Government and Capital funded project proposals at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. This position develops pricing estimates that include labor, materials, travel, ammunition, overhead, and profit costs for projects that cover a wide range of total cost ($100k - $100M+). Projects scopes include facility construction, utility/infrastructure modernization, manufacturing equipment design/build, and process development. The Estimator collaborates with multi-disciplinary groups across the facility as well as with Project Managers, Schedulers, and Finance Managers within the Proposal Development team to ensure complete and accurate project estimates and to help prepare those proposals for presentation/approval of project stakeholders and sponsors.\nEstimator Essential Job Functions:\nDevelop accurate labor cost estimates for modernization, process improvement, and innovation projects in industrial ammunition manufacturing environments\nReview subcontractor quotes to ensure costs are captured accurately in project budgets and validity dates are sufficient for project timelines\nCapture and organize scopes of work, subcontractor quotes, and price reasonability documentation for submission with Government proposals\nEnsure pricing complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)\nCollaborate with engineering, production, safety, and procurement teams to validate assumptions and optimize project costs.\nMaintain and update cost databases, historical records, and estimate documentation for all projects.\nSupport lifecycle cost analysis, funding proposals, and executive-level estimate summaries for modernization initiatives.\nDevelop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for strategic planning purposes\nEstimator Minimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree*: Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.\n3+ years of cost estimating experience; experience supporting ammunition, energetic materials, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.\nProficiency with estimating/takeoff tools and Microsoft Excel.\nExperience with Pro-Pricer or other estimating software is preferred.\nExperience with Microsoft Project is preferred.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.\nUnderstanding manufacturing workflows and basic production equipment cost drivers is preferred\nMust be able to work with cross-functional teams and maintain strict document/control procedures.\n\nLocation-Specific Requirements:\nMust possess a valid state driver's license\nThis position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.\nThis position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.\nThis position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.\nStrong Careers Grow Here\nRooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.\nView a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package\nOlin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.\nDegree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.\nOlin does not provide any form of sponsorship. 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