Estimating Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc. is partnering with a Bartlett, IL manufacturing client to hire an Estimating Manager. You will lead a five-person estimating team, ensuring accuracy and timely quotes for ownership decisions. This is a hands-on, leadership-first role in a stable, family-oriented operation.

The position requires 7–10+ years in printing/packaging estimating, strong math skills, and excellent communication. This on-site, full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA preferred in Business, Operations, Graphics or related field.
• 7–10+ years estimating experience in printing/packaging or related env.
• Prior supervisory/lead experience required; management role first.
• Strong math skills to assess job complexity and margins.
• Clear, professional communication for direct customer interaction.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good judgment on escalation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a five-estimator team with varied experience.
• Review, check, and approve estimates before sharing with customers or ownership.
• Step in to produce estimates directly when needed.
• Serve as primary contact with customer estimating departments.
• Coordinate with project management for clear job scope and handoffs.
• Manage team workflow and maintain quote turnaround times.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Margin analysis

Customer communication

Team supervision

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job management 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-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.

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 trackWork within a custom job management system covering estimating, order entry, and purchasingSupport 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.

  If you have a background in printing and packaging estimating and are ready to step into a leadership role at a stable, family-run operation that takes care of its people,

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