Estimator / Project Manager

Cox Professional Resources, Inc.

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Oak Park, IL, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Growing manufacturer of heavy equipment components is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to handle manufacturing projects.

Estimator to manage metal forming and fabrication projects, working with clients to determine specifications, coordinate with engineering and production, and build cost and timeline estimates. 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Working with clients to determine needs
  • Reverse engineer components for manufacture
  • Prepare quantity takeoffs for projects
  • Prepare cost estimates for material, labor and equipment
  • Prepare proposals for jobs
  • Oversee CAD drafters developing project drawings and documents
  • Order and expedite material purchases
  • Schedule fabrication operations
  • Work with Plant Manager to coordinate manufacturing
  • 3-5 yrs.+ in a manufacturing environments
  • ASME, BSME or equivalent  experience preferred
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Knowledge of fabication & manufactirng equipment (cutting, welding, forming, etc.)
  • Strong math skills
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Perks:

  • Well established company 
  • Competitive pay and benefits packages
  • Plenty of career growth opportunities

 

About this role

Summary

Manage manufacturing projects, estimate costs, coordinate with clients and production, oversee drawings and materials.

Job title

Estimator / Project Manager

Experience level

3-5 years+

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Oak Park, IL, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

blueprint readingcost estimationmanufacturing equipmentcommunicationmath

Preferred skills

ASMEBSMEreverse engineering

Specializations

metal formingfabricationcost estimationproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oak Park, IL, USA

On-site City