Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager Ontech Talent Westmont, IL Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $160,000 a year 5 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Civil engineering Microsoft Excel Databases Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement

Full Job Description Title:

Estimating Manager Location:

Westmont, IL Job Summary:

The Estimating Manager oversees the estimating function for prestress and precast concrete projects, ensuring the development of accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates. This role provides leadership to the estimating team and collaborates cross-functionally with sales, engineering, project management, and preconstruction to support successful project bids and proposals. The ideal candidate brings deep industry expertise, strong analytical capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and related documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze project costs, risks, and assumptions using strong quantitative and analytical judgment.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, sales, and preconstruction teams to ensure scope alignment and bid accuracy.
• Manage bid schedules and ensure timely, complete, and compliant proposal submissions.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and site visits as required.
• Maintain and update cost databases, unit pricing, and historical estimating data.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Clearly communicate estimate assumptions, risks, opportunities, and changes to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all bid documentation and opportunity files are properly created, maintained, and updated.
• Serve as a change agent to improve estimating processes, productivity, and consistency.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the prestress and precast concrete industry, with a focus on estimating or sales management.
• Proven leadership experience managing or supervising estimating teams.
• Proficiency with estimating software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, walk, and communicate with others.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with exposure to plant or jobsite environments as needed.
• Noise levels may be high in certain areas; hearing protection may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require work visa sponsorship?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Prestress Concrete Products/Materials:

5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Westmont, IL 60559 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person