Estimating Manager

JSK Recruiting, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc seeks an Estimating Manager for a Bartlett, IL manufacturing partner. This on-site role leads a five-estimator team, reviews quotes, and steps in on complex estimates to ensure accurate handoffs to customers and ownership.

You will mentor and manage workload, coordinate with project management, and drive timely quote turnaround while maintaining strong margins. A BS/BA and 7–10+ years in printing/packaging estimating are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA preferred in Business, Operations, Graphics or related.
• 7–10+ years estimating experience in printing/packaging.
• Prior supervisory experience in estimating; management role first.
• Strong math skills to assess complexity and margins.
• Excellent communication for direct customer interaction.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good judgment on elevating vs approving.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with estimating systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of five estimators.
• Review and approve estimates before customers or ownership.
• Produce estimates directly when workload requires.
• Act as the primary contact with customer estimating departments.
• Coordinate with project management to confirm scope and handoffs.
• Manage team workflow and quote turnaround times.
• Operate within a custom estimating system for quotes and purchasing.
• Support ownership in reducing time spent on quote review.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Mathematical proficiency

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Graphics or related

Tools

Excel

Word

Estimating system

Job description

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-siteAbout the CompanyThis 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.

Why This Role Stands Out

• 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

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What You Bring

• 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.