Strategic Estimating Leader - Proposals & Projects

Engineered Products, LLC; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Products, LLC is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimation function and drive project performance enhancements. You will oversee proposals, coordinate with Account Managers, and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities while mentoring a team of estimators.

The role reports to the Director of Solutions Development and requires collaboration across engineering, purchasing, and design. Office-based in Greenville, SC with occasional site visits and travel as needed.

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.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to analyze and improve project workflows, ensuring efficiency and cost accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the estimation process and proposals, ensuring strategic alignment and optimized outcomes.
• Lead weekly meetings to update Account Managers on project status and address roadblocks.
• Manage and assign Estimating Projects within the queue.
• Review pricing with margin approvers and Account Managers before quote submission.
• Transfer estimating details to the Job Project File and communicate during Project Kick-off after PO receipt.
• Track KPIs to assess estimating efficiency and drive improvement metrics.
• Enforce standards, enhance tools, and drive process innovation in estimating.
• Collaborate to develop tools for repeatable estimating systems.
• Act as SME in parts, components, and routings, aligning with Design.
• Oversee Jobscope Enterprise implementation and adapt to process changes.
• Maintain vendor database for services like installation and KS.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to reflect current market prices in estimates.
• Build vendor relationships and collaborate with installers for project execution.
• Assist in training new Estimators and developing training materials.

Skills

Estimation leadership

Project management

Cross-department collaboration

KPI tracking

Process improvement

Team leadership

Vendor management

Document control

Estimating standards

SME in parts and routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Jobscope Enterprise

Estimating platforms

Job description

Engineered Products, LLC is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimation function and drive project performance enhancements. You will oversee proposals, coordinate with Account Managers, and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities while mentoring a team of estimators.

The role reports to the Director of Solutions Development and requires collaboration across engineering, purchasing, and design. Office-based in Greenville, SC with occasional site visits and travel as needed.