Staff Capital Cost Estimator

The Sherwin-Williams Company • Cleveland, OH • 3h ago

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Staff Engineering Estimator to lead capital cost estimating efforts in support of manufacturing, warehousing, facility, and continuous improvement projects across the Global Supply Chain. This role plays a critical part in shaping investment decisions by providing accurate, timely, and risk-informed cost estimates and economic analyses. You will partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and project management teams to translate project concepts and designs into clear financial insights. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working across disciplines, and influencing outcomes through strong analytical and technical expertise.

Additional Information

For this position the travel will be 30%.

The candidate for this position can be located anywhere in the US.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Develop Accurate Capital Cost Estimates

Develop high-level budgets and detailed Class 3-4 line-item cost estimates for manufacturing, warehousing, facility, and capital improvement projects.

Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and project documentation to determine materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead needs.

Perform quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns using CSI/Master Format divisions.

Apply knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, process, filling & packaging, chemical manufacturing).

Perform Cost & Economic Analysis

Research and validate market pricing, labor rates, equipment costs, and benchmarks to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions.

Evaluate project risks, regional cost differentials, and uncertainties; develop appropriate contingencies and geographic pricing strategies.

Perform financial analyses including NPV, IRR, and depreciation methods (Straight Line, MACRS, Double Declining).

Support project scoping decisions with clear economic recommendations.

Collaborate Across Engineering & Project Teams

Serve as a key member of cross-functional project teams throughout all project phases.

Partner with engineers, project managers, and operations leaders to align scope, cost, schedule, and risk.

Present cost models, assumptions, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.

Support schedule development and milestone planning as needed.

Support Vendor & Contractor Evaluation

Review and evaluate vendor and contractor quotations for accuracy, scope alignment, and value.

Assist in qualifying equipment vendors and contractors to reduce execution risk.

Recommend contractors and suppliers that optimize cost, quality, and schedule outcomes.

Participate in peer reviews of drawings and technical documents to ensure constructability and accuracy.

Drive Continuous Improvement and Standardization

Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering alternatives.

Support standardization of estimating tools, templates, databases, and methodologies.

Contribute to division-level continuous improvement initiatives and capital governance processes.

Leverage lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy and execution predictability.

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