Estimator/Project Manager (Manufacturing)

No C2C or 3rd Party candidates will be considered.

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to oversee custom fabrication and tooling projects from initial customer inquiry through manufacturing and delivery. This role will be responsible for managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring customer requirements are translated accurately into production.

Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Location: Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotes, estimates, and proposals for customer inquiries, including material and labor cost evaluations from scratch.
• Review customer requirements and develop detailed project scopes to ensure solutions align with manufacturing capabilities.
• Generate and coordinate tooling work orders and project documentation for internal manufacturing teams.
• Work closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and quality teams to ensure projects move efficiently through the manufacturing process.
• Manage project schedules and ensure jobs are completed on time and within scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal departments and customers to confirm requirements and provide project updates.
• Review completed projects and gather feedback to support continuous improvement and future quoting accuracy.
• Ensure all documentation, drawings, and specifications are maintained accurately throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, tooling, machining, or fabrication environment.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints and create technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience working with CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.