Capital Projects Estimator

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Job Title:
Capital Projects Estimator

Location: Remote (U.S. Only). Can be located anywhere in the US. Option to relocate to Cleveland, OH.

Travel: 30% (Site visits required within the U.S.)

Schedule: M-F, Days. 40 Hrs/wk. No on-call or weekends required.

Salary Range: $119,000 - $154,000 (depending on experience)

Total Compensation Package: Medical, Dental & Vision, 401k, PENSION PLAN, Company Stock Options, API Bonus, Continuing Education, Gym Reimbursement, Paid Travel Expenses, and more

Employment: Full-Time W2, Direct Hire

Required Experience: At least 10+ years of combined engineering and cost estimating experience. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management.

We are placing a Staff Capital Projects Estimator on behalf of a global leader in manufacturing. This is a company where people don't just come to work, they build careers. This role owns the estimating function for capital projects across a large-scale North American manufacturing and distribution network, covering facility expansions, warehouse improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the global supply chain.

This is a high-impact role. You'll be the first dedicated estimator in the organization, supporting capital expansion projects at manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America. You'll work hand-in-hand with engineering, operations, supply chain, and project management teams to translate project concepts and designs into clear financial insights.

If you're someone who gets energized by complex problems, likes having a seat at the table, and can translate technical scope into financial insight that leadership actually acts on, this is the role for you.

These are non-negotiable minimum requirements. Please review carefully before applying.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management

Experience — The Most Important Piece

We need someone for whom estimating is their primary professional identity. While an engineering foundation is important, you must have proven experience as an estimator.

What we Need to See:

• 10+ years of combined experience in construction, estimating, pre-construction, or capital project roles
• Experience can be a combination (e.g., 4 years dedicated estimating + 6 years engineering) — but estimating must be a meaningful, substantive part of that history

Technical

Skills:

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard estimating software — tools like Pro Est, Procore, RS Means, or comparable platforms (specific tools are flexible; you must have used professional estimating software)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience developing Scope of Work documents and reviewing approval vendors and contract bid packages
• Experience with project management including coordination of cross-functional teams

Other Requirements:

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available for this role

Strongly Preferred:

• Background from a general contractor, engineering firm, or construction management firm focused on capital/industrial projects
• Industrial or chemical estimating experience is preferred over commercial or retail construction

Nice to have, but not required:
Strong candidates without these are still encouraged to apply.

• Membership or certification through ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators)
• Experience estimating projects at manufacturing or chemical/industrial processing facilities
• Familiarity with capital project life cycles including pre-construction, design, and construction phases

• Developing capital cost estimates and high-level budgets for manufacturing, warehouse, and facility expansion projects
• Producing detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns across multiple engineering disciplines — equipment, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation
• Building, refining, and owning estimating methodologies and tools for the organization
• Reviewing engineering drawings, specs, scope of work documents,…