Job Description

BLUE UNITED SOURCING

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.