Capital Cost Estimator, Construction Engineer
Blue United Sourcing • United States
Posted: April 28, 2026
Job Description
BLUE UNITED SOURCING
NOW HIRING: 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
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)
- 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, 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.
Additional Content
BLUE UNITED SOURCING
NOW HIRING: 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
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)
- 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, 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.