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Estimating Manager
Location: Elk Grove Village, 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 track
- Work within a custom job management system covering estimating, order entry, and purchasing
- Support 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 escalate 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, send your resume and let’s connect.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000