Capital Cost Estimator

Blue United Sourcing•Cleveland, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

BLUE UNITED SOURCING is hiring a Capital Cost Estimator for a major national manufacturing company in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a high-visibility role where your expertise directly shapes real investment decisions from initial concept to capital approval. The role involves developing capital cost estimates and high-level budgets for manufacturing, warehousing, and facility projects. It requires analyzing engineering drawings, specs, and project documentation, performing quantity take-offs, and researching market pricing. The Capital Cost Estimator will also run financial analyses, collaborate with various teams, review vendor quotes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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