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Staff Capital Cost Estimator

Blue United Sourcing • Chesapeake, VA • 1d ago

Remote

Engineering

Full time

SH101

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OVERVIEW

Job Title: Staff Capital Cost Estimator

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

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

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

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

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

Required Experience:At least 10+ years of combined engineering and cost estimating experience. Demonstrated experience with Class 4 estimations for Industrial projects. Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management.

Employment: Full-Time W2, Direct Hire

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

We are placing a Staff Capital Cost Estimator (Class 3 and 4) 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.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

Developing Class 3 and Class 4 capital cost estimates 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, bid packages, and vendor/contractor quotes for accuracy and completeness

Collaborating directly with business stakeholders, the design team, and project engineers to scope and estimate capital projects

Researching and validating market pricing, labor rates, and equipment costs to keep estimates current and defensible

Presenting estimates to internal stakeholders and leadership with clarity and confidence

Traveling to manufacturing and distribution sites (30%) for project-specific site visits typical trips are 2-3 days

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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