- 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
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