Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager at Brightpath Associates LLC Estimating Manager at Brightpath Associates LLC in Des Plaines, Illinois Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Estimating Manager leads our quoting process from RFQ intake through pricing approval and handoff to Engineering. It's a fast-paced, high-mix environment where speed, accuracy, and good prioritization directly impact our ability to win business. Day to day, you will: Manage and prioritize a busy queue of RFQs Review and approve quotes before they go to customers Assign and balance workload across the estimating team Partner with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing to keep work moving Mentor and develop estimators Help improve our estimating tools and processes Requirements What We're Looking For Hands-on estimating experience in precision metal fabrication or similar manufacturing Prior supervisory or leadership experience Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, especially with incomplete or changing information Comfortable working cross-functionally Strong math, analytical, computer, and communication skills Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering is a plus, but not required The right person treats estimating as a business function, accurate enough to protect margin, fast enough to win the work.