Capital Cost Estimator

Blue United Sourcing•Cleveland, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We're placing a Capital Cost Estimator with a major national manufacturing company. This is a high-visibility role where your expertise directly shapes real investment decisions — from initial concept to capital approval. If you love digging into the numbers, working cross-functionally, and making complex projects make financial sense, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
5+ years of experience in construction estimating, pre-construction, or capital project support
Comfortable developing Scope of Work documents and reviewing bid packages
Experience with estimating and project management tools like RSMeans, ProEst, Procore, or similar
Solid skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
A team player who communicates clearly and thrives in cross-functional environments
Must be authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

Developing capital cost estimates and high-level budgets for manufacturing, warehousing, and facility projects
Analyzing engineering drawings, specs, and project documentation to determine material, labor, and equipment needs
Performing quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns across multiple engineering disciplines
Researching and validating market pricing, labor rates, and equipment costs to keep estimates current
Running financial analyses — NPV, IRR, depreciation — to support project decisions
Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and operations teams throughout every project phase
Reviewing vendor and contractor quotes for accuracy and scope alignment
Identifying cost-saving opportunities and contributing to estimating process improvements