Estimating Manager

We’re hiring an Estimating Manager to join County Prestress & Precast in Westmont, IL.

The Estimating Manager oversees the function for prestress and precast concrete projects, ensuring the development of accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates. This role provides leadership to the estimating team and collaborates cross-functionally to support successful project bids and proposals.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and related documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze project costs, risks, and assumptions using strong quantitative and analytical judgment.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, sales, and preconstruction teams to ensure scope alignment and bid accuracy.
• Manage bid schedules and ensure timely, complete, and compliant proposal submissions.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, scope reviews, and site visits as required.
• Maintain and update cost databases, unit pricing, and historical estimating data.
• Identify value‑engineering opportunities and alternative solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Clearly communicate estimate assumptions, risks, opportunities, and changes to stakeholders.
• Ensure all bid documentation and opportunity files are properly created, maintained, and updated.
• Serve as a change agent to improve estimating processes, productivity, and consistency.

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

• Cost Estimation
• Budgeting
• Data Literacy
• Project Planning & Scope Management
• Process Management
• Project Risk Management
• Value Engineering
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Change Management

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the prestress and precast concrete industry, with a focus on estimating or sales management.
• Proficiency in estimating software.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Work is typically performed indoors.
• Exposure may include:
• Sitting frequently
• Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds rarely
• Standing / Walking
• Typical work hours/shifts:
  Standard business hours

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.