Job Information
Eastman Project Cost Estimator in Kingsport, Tennessee
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Role
Under the guidance of the Leader of Capital Projects Estimating within the Worldwide Engineering and Construction Organization, this role will manage and execute estimates for assigned capital projects. The Project Estimator holds overall responsibility and accountability for the estimating function, supporting both project-related activities and Eastman's capital program.
Responsibilities:
Estimate Preparation and Validation: • Prepare various types of capital estimates for industrial construction projects. • Create, review, and validate domestic and international estimates for Eastman Chemical Company. • Conduct risk analysis on project estimates.
Collaboration and Information Gathering: • Interface with project teams to understand project scope. • Gather necessary information from contractors and Eastman teams to build accurate estimates.
Presentation and Decision Support: • Present estimates to project teams and management to support corporate growth initiatives, strategy, and project approvals.
Database Management and Trend Monitoring: • Develop and maintain the Aspen Capital Cost Estimator database and Eastman EstWeb. • Stay updated on the latest software technology, industry cost trends, and monitor escalation forecasts and inflationary pressures on capital costs. • Maintain estimating processes and procedures.
Qualifications
• Five (5) years’ experience in estimating for capital construction projects in an industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment is required. • Advanced proficiency with the applicable software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office) to provide information and analysis of project data. • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines while effectively managing multiple priorities. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex project estimates and reports to project teams and project management is critical.
What Will Make You Stand Out: • An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management Information, Business, Finance, or Accounting. • Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE).
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.