Lead Estimator – Capital Projects & Cost Strategy

Solstice Advanced Materials; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials seeks a Lead Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for complex capital, manufacturing, and construction projects across its manufacturing network. The role may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA; Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, reporting to the Senior PP&C Manager.

You will provide leadership in estimating strategy, oversee multiple scopes, and mentor junior estimators while aligning estimates with scope, execution strategy, and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 8–10 years experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.
• U.S. person for export control compliance (per U.S. laws).

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating execution through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure estimates align with scope and market conditions.
• Support Project Managers in developing schedules, milestones, and end date forecasts.
• Review and interpret drawings, specs, contracts, RFPs, and owner documentation.
• Analyze engineering documents, vendor quotes, and historical data to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Perform quantity take‑offs across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines for cost estimates and procurement.
• Prepare and coordinate estimates from conceptual to Class 4 accuracy.
• Establish estimating strategies for large/complex projects and oversee multiple scopes.
• Identify risks, opportunities, contingencies, and alternative solutions within estimates.
• Develop geographic pricing reflecting regional labor, materials and market conditions.
• Use estimating software and spreadsheets for detailed itemized estimates.
• Leverage AutoCAD, Plant 3D, P&ID, Bluebeam, Navisworks for verification and constructability reviews.
• Mentor estimators and drive continuous improvement in estimating practices.

Skills

Excel

Six Sigma

Leadership

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

EcoSys

AspenTech Icarus

Job description

Solstice Advanced Materials seeks a Lead Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for complex capital, manufacturing, and construction projects across its manufacturing network. The role may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA; Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, reporting to the Senior PP&C Manager.

You will provide leadership in estimating strategy, oversee multiple scopes, and mentor junior estimators while aligning estimates with scope, execution strategy, and market conditions.