# Capital Cost Estimator, Construction Engineer

> Blue United Sourcing · United States (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-04-28

**Salary:** USD 119,000–160,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Engineering

## 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](https://www.blueunitedsourcing.com/jobs)

Blue United Sourcing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, active military, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

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