Estimating Manager — Lead & Optimize Proposals

Engineered Products LLC; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Products LLC in Easley, SC, seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the estimation team, oversee proposals, and align estimating with manufacturing capabilities. You will drive process improvements and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure accurate, competitive quotes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, plus proven estimating and project management experience. Office-based with occasional site interaction and travel is expected.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• - Proven experience in estimating, project management, and team leadership.
• - Strong knowledge of estimating systems, project performance tracking, and process optimization.
• - Expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling, and design integration.
• - Proficiency in software tools such as Jobscope Enterprise or similar estimating platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of estimates and proposals, ensuring strategic alignment and optimized project outcomes.
• Lead weekly meetings to update Account Managers on project status and address any roadblocks.
• Manage and assign Estimating Projects within the queue.
• Review pricing with margin approvers and Account Managers before quote submission.
• Transfer relevant estimating details to the Job Project File and communicate during Project Kick-off meetings post-purchase order receipt.
• Track KPIs to assess estimating efficiency and collaborate with Leadership to establish improvement metrics.
• Implement and enforce standards, enhance tools, and drive process innovation to improve estimating efficiency.
• Collaborate in the development of tools focused on creating repeatable systems for estimating.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in parts, components, and routings, aligning with the Design department.
• Oversee the implementation of Jobscope Enterprise, ensuring it aligns with changes in the Estimating process.
• Enforce document control policies to ensure accuracy and organization in Estimating Project Files.
• Maintain a comprehensive vendor database for services like installation, fencing, KS, and netting.
• Manage a database of placeholder values to ensure consistency across Estimators.
• Develop and maintain training materials for consistent learning.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

KPI tracking

Process improvement

Vendor management

SME in parts and routings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Estimating/project management experience

Leadership experience

Knowledge of estimating systems

Proficiency with Jobscope Enterprise

Tools

Jobscope Enterprise

Estimating platforms

Job description

Engineered Products LLC in Easley, SC, seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the estimation team, oversee proposals, and align estimating with manufacturing capabilities. You will drive process improvements and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure accurate, competitive quotes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, plus proven estimating and project management experience. Office-based with occasional site interaction and travel is expected.