Estimating Manager-Architectural Interiors

**Location: **Gilberts, IL

**Job Type: **Full-Time

**Salary: **$90,000–$120,000/year + annual incentive

**Relocation: **Relocation assistance available

**Travel: **Less than 10%

**Non-Compete: **None

**Benefits: **Medical, Dental, Vision, (company pays a portion), 401(K) plan with generous employer match, Paid Holidays & PTO, Paid Parent Leave, Adoption Assistance, Short-term disability (employer-paid), Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Disability, Life & Personal Accident insurance, Pre-tax commuter benefits, Fun year round company events.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the pricing and estimating function for architectural interior projects, including acoustical ceilings and walls.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in estimating, pricing, architectural fabrication, construction, or manufacturing who enjoys working with technical drawings, improving processes, and developing a team.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Operations, Production, Procurement, and Design to ensure projects are estimated accurately, efficiently, and in line with company margins.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the estimating and pricing team.

• Oversee project intake, RFQs, estimating, pricing, and quote approvals.

• Develop and maintain pricing guides, cost databases, and estimating processes.

• Analyze costs, pricing, margins, and project requirements.

• Review purchase orders and pricing changes.

• Coordinate project revisions, scope changes, and expedited requests.

• Develop and improve estimating SOPs and workflows.

• Train, coach, and mentor Estimators and Sales Representatives.

• Balance team workload and monitor performance.

• Review and approve estimating documentation and project outputs.

• Partner with Sales, Production, Procurement, Design, and Product Development.

• Support estimating automation using AutoCAD/LISP scripting tools.

• Serve as the primary resource for estimating questions and escalations.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive experience in estimating, architectural fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or a related technical field.

• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or training employees.

• Strong understanding of pricing, estimating, and cost analysis.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, and technical drawings.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and accountability.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Architectural interiors

• Acoustical ceilings or walls

• Architectural fabrication

• Specialty construction products

• Custom/project-based estimating

• AutoCAD or Rhino

• AutoCAD LISP scripting

• ERP/MRP or CRM systems, including NetSuite

• Manufacturing processes and product assembly/detailing

• Estimating process improvement and automation

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, or a related technical field preferred.

• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

You should be proficient in:

• ERP & MRP Systems
• Commodity Purchasing Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software
• ERP Software