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Capital Cost Estimator, Construction Engineer

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
  • 10+ years of experience in construction estimating, pre-construction, or capital project support
  • Experience with estimating and project management tools like RSMeans, ProEst, Procore, or similar
  • Solid skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Running financial analyses — NPV, IRR, depreciation — to support project decisions

Job description

BLUE UNITED SOURCING

NOW HIRING: Capital Cost Estimator 

Location: Remote, United States

*Must reside within the continental United States and be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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

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

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)
  • 10+ 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.

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