Capital Cost Estimator, Construction Engineer

Blue United Sourcing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 119,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue United Sourcing is hiring a Capital Cost Estimator in Cleveland, Ohio. In this vital role, you'll develop capital cost estimates for manufacturing and facilities while analyzing engineering documentation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and is skilled in project management tools like RSMeans and ProEst. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating or capital project support.
• Comfortable developing Scope of Work documents and reviewing bid packages.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Developing capital cost estimates for manufacturing and facility projects.
• Analyzing engineering drawings to determine needs.
• Running financial analyses to support project decisions.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project management

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

AutoCAD skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

RSMeans

ProEst

Procore

Job description

NOW HIRING: Capital Cost Estimator

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Travel: Some travel required in the U.S., about 30% Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $119,000 – $154,000 Benefits: 401k match, Pension, Stock Options

About This Opportunity

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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)

Military Veterans & Military Spouses — We Want to Hear From You

Blue United Sourcing is a Veteran-Owned Small Business and we actively recruit from the military community. The skills you developed in service — precision, adaptability, leadership under pressure — translate directly to this role. You belong here.

Interested? Visit us at www.blueunitedsourcing.com/jobs

Blue United Sourcing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, active military, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.