Project Estimating Engineer

Cleveland, OH 44115

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: 51087127 Compensation: $105000-130000 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Project Estimating Engineer
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,000–$130,000/year
Benefits:  Health Insurance, Retirement, Tuition Reimbursement, and  Relocation assistance available 
 
Sterling is partnered with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a Project Estimating Engineer. This high-impact role supports large industrial and commercial projects, providing accurate cost modeling, detailed take-offs, and analytical support from early concept through execution.

 
What You’ll Do
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, mechanical, and related engineering scopes
  • Perform take-offs and interpret engineering/architectural drawings and specifications
  • Review subcontractor bids, vendor quotes, and supplier pricing
  • Build cost summaries, scopes of work, and project risk/contingency assessments
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and operations teams
  • Present estimates, cost breakdowns, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
  • Stay current on material pricing, labor rates, and market conditions
  • Support project scheduling, analysis, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in construction or engineering estimating (industrial/commercial preferred)
  • Strong proficiency with RS Means, ProEst, Bluebeam, Excel, and take-off tools
  • Ability to interpret drawings, perform accurate quantity take-offs, and evaluate bids
  • Skilled in developing scopes of work, bid packages, and cost-control support
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present cost analyses clearly
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities
 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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