Estimating Manager — Lead a 5-Person Team (On-Site)

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

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.