Senior Estimator — Cost & Quotes Leader

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Education support

Paid time off

Remote work stipend

Dental/vision coverage

Bonus plan

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking an Estimator II to evaluate quote requests and produce timely, accurate cost estimates for parts and assemblies. This full-time onsite role supports Sales, Customer Service, and the Estimating team in Chicago, guiding Level I estimators and driving pricing strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in metal fabrication, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with blueprints and estimating software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ related experience and/or training in metal fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures
• High level math and financial acumen with analytical mindset
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement/pricing
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects
• PC knowledge with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and estimating software

Responsibilities

• Manage large quote packages and necessary resources
• Provide oversight and guidance to Level I Estimators
• Lead and develop continuous improvement projects or ideas
• Manage open RFQs and distribution of quoting activities for the Estimating team
• Perform cost analysis and account profitability reviews; provide feedback to management
• Oversee departmental metric tracking and reactionary efforts related to metric status
• Assist Sales and Customer Service in managing key accounts
• Train Estimating Department employees as directed by the Engineering Manager
• Mentor Level I & II Estimators
• Review and evaluate RFQ requests and prepare work to be estimated
• Work with sales team and customers to understand requirements
• Identify labor, material, finish and time requirements
• Compute costs by analyzing requirements
• Resolve discrepancies by data analysis
• Present prepared quotes with pricing and descriptions
• Ensure quality info is shared with departments
• Assist procurement in obtaining pricing
• Maintain cost database
• Review and understand job costing; suggest changes
• Increase sales by offering additional services

Skills

Math/Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Blueprint reading

Communication

Analytical mindset

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking an Estimator II to evaluate quote requests and produce timely, accurate cost estimates for parts and assemblies. This full-time onsite role supports Sales, Customer Service, and the Estimating team in Chicago, guiding Level I estimators and driving pricing strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in metal fabrication, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with blueprints and estimating software.