Capital Project Estimator

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Capital Project Estimator to join our team. This hybrid position will be available in our Wilmington DE location preferred, however, other plant sites will be considered. 

Functioning at both a strategic and tactical level, the Capital Project Estimator is accountable for the delivery, execution and management of capital and non-capital project related estimates.  They will be developing all levels of estimates through the project life cycle (conceptual, authorization, check authorization), enabling project teams to target competitive estimate/cost solutions as well as providing critical input for the project risk management process.

The Capital Project Estimator will support multiple teams and and will occasionally travel to multiple locations.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides business-specific conceptual estimates in support of early investment options. 
• Prepares all estimate types based on project progression.
• Ensures estimates are appropriately developed and meet industry issued quality requirements for each step in the project gate process.
• Generate cost reduction concepts and improved work processes to improve project efficiency.
• Lead execution of early estimate plans and updates through project implementation.
• Maintains estimating system cost libraries and historical data. 
• Assists Risk Competency Leads as required and contributes to the discussion on estimate impacts applicable to the risk process.
• Compile and distribute benchmark/metric data for capital and non-capital related activities to effectively gauge estimate performance/competitiveness and promote continuous improvement.

The following is required for this role:

• 7+ years of estimating experience in petrochemical, heavy industrial or related industry
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks and quickly initiate changes in plan when appropriate.
• Experience in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
• Experience in Aspen In Plant Cost estimator
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence people at all levels within and outside of Chemours
• Candidates must be based within the Central (CT) or Eastern (ET) time zones and be able to commute to any of our facilities within the region as business needs require. While the role offers flexibility, proximity to Chemours sites is important to support in-person collaboration, project activities, and stakeholder meetings.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Bachelor's degree
• Possesses 10+ yrs of estimating experience
• Technical/Engineering background or experience
• 5+ years of Familiarity with estimating industry cost basis, Richardson, Aspen, RS Means, etc.
• Knowledge of @Risk Monte Carlo software

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$110,544.00 - $172,725.00

Chemours Level:

26

Annual Bonus Target:

11%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."