Estimating Manager

Job Description

Estimating Manager

Location: Bartlett, IL

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 (based on experience and education)

Schedule: Full-time, M-F, flexible hours, 100% on-site About the Company This is a mid-sized, family-oriented printing and packaging manufacturer with over 35 years in business and a loyal, long-tenured team. They serve a broad commercial customer base and are known for quality, reliability, and a culture that genuinely takes care of its people. With a senior leader transitioning out over the next year, ownership is making a deliberate investment in the management structure to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

• Lead a five-person estimating team with real authority and ownership visibility
• Direct involvement in quoting decisions that drive the business
• Stable, family-run company with 35+ years of success and a culture that values its people
• Planned leadership transition means this role is being built to last, not filled to bridge a gap
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

• Lead and oversee a team of five estimators across varying experience levels
• Review, check, and approve estimates before they go to customers or ownership
• Step in to produce estimates directly when workload or complexity requires it
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customer estimating departments once accounts are active
• Coordinate with project management to clarify job scope and ensure accurate handoffs
• Manage team workflow and keep quote turnaround times on track
• Work within a custom job management system covering estimating, order entry, and purchasing
• Support ownership in reducing time spent on quote review as trust is established

• BS/BA is preferred in Business, Operations, Graphics or related
• 7–10+ years of estimating experience in printing, packaging, or a related finishing / converting environment
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience required in estimating. This is a management role first.
• Strong math skills and the confidence to assess job complexity and margin independently
• Clear, professional communication skills for direct customer interaction
Organized and detail-oriented with solid judgment on when to elevate vs. approve
• Proficiency in Excel and Word. Experience with a job management or estimating system is a plus.