Capital Cost Estimator

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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

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.

• 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

• 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, Pro Est, 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)

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.

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