Olin Corp

Project Estimator

Olin Corp • $77K — $98K *
Independence, MO 64055In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of cost estimating experience, particularly in the ammunition or heavy industrial sectors.
  • Proficient with estimating/takeoff tools and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Pro-Pricer or similar estimating software is desirable.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Understanding of manufacturing workflows and production equipment cost drivers is preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adhere to strict documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate labor cost estimates for industrial ammunition manufacturing modernization projects.
  • Review subcontractor quotes to ensure accurate project budget allocation and compliance with project timelines.
  • Organize scopes of work and validity documentation for government proposal submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) in pricing.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to optimize project cost assumptions.
  • Maintain and update cost databases and historical records for project documentation.
  • Support lifecycle cost analysis and executive-level estimate summaries for modernization initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale projects with budgets ranging from $100k to $100M+.
  • Engagement with multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration across various project domains.
  • Potential for career advancement in a specialized field of ammunition manufacturing.
  • Participation in the proposal development process for government projects, enhancing your proposal-skills expertise.
Full Job Description
Title: Project Estimator

Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $77,600 - $ 98,000
Schedule:980 schedule

Website: Winchester.com

Focus: 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.

Estimator Essential Job Functions:
  • Develop accurate labor cost estimates for modernization, process improvement, and innovation projects in industrial ammunition manufacturing environments
  • Review subcontractor quotes to ensure costs are captured accurately in project budgets and validity dates are sufficient for project timelines
  • Capture and organize scopes of work, subcontractor quotes, and price reasonability documentation for submission with Government proposals
  • Ensure pricing complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, safety, and procurement teams to validate assumptions and optimize project costs.
  • Maintain and update cost databases, historical records, and estimate documentation for all projects.
  • Support lifecycle cost analysis, funding proposals, and executive-level estimate summaries for modernization initiatives.
  • Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for strategic planning purposes

Estimator Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree*: Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of cost estimating experience; experience supporting ammunition, energetic materials, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with estimating/takeoff tools and Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project experience preferred.
  • Experience with Pro-Pricer or other estimating software is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding manufacturing workflows and basic production equipment cost drivers is preferred
  • Must be able to work with cross-functional teams and maintain strict document/control procedures.


Location-Specific Requirements:
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license
  • This 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.
  • This 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.
  • This 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.

*Degree 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.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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About Olin Corp

Olin Corporation is a Virginia Corporation, incorporated in 1892, having its principal executive offices in Clayton, MO. They are a manufacturer concentrated in three business segments: Chlor Alkali Products, Chemical Distribution and Winchester. They have been involved in the U.S. chlor alkali industry for more than 100 years and are the 4th largest producer in the North American chlor alkali market. Chlor Alkali Products manufactures chlorine and caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, potassium hydroxide and bleach products. Chemical Distribution manufacturers bleach products and distributes caustic soda, bleach products, potassium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. Winchester is in its 148th year of operation and its 84th year as part of Olin. Winchester products include sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.

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Learn more about Olin Corp
Size
7,750 employees
Market Cap
$7.2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$969.9 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+9.9%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ
OLN
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