About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Estimator to support quoting and project scoping for metal fabrication and industrial machinery work. In this role you will combine engineering fundamentals with manufacturing knowledge to produce accurate, competitive estimates and support project execution.

• Prepare cost estimates for industrial machinery and metal fabrication projects
• Analyze mechanical drawings, specifications, bills of materials and project requirements
• Gather and evaluate supplier quotes, material costs, labor estimates and lead times
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, sales and operations to clarify scope and assumptions
• Develop quotes, proposals and budgets; track changes and assumptions through the proposal lifecycle
• Build and maintain estimating templates, cost models and spreadsheet-based calculators
• Identify pricing risks and recommend mitigation or contingency allowances

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline)
• 2+ years estimating experience in metal manufacturing or industrial machinery
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with numbers, cost models and spreadsheets
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to coordinate with engineering, production and sales teams
• Experience with ERP systems, CAD, or formal estimating software is a plus

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Why This Role

• Hands-on exposure to real projects early — you’ll influence how projects are scoped, priced and delivered
• Clear career path into project management, operations or engineering leadership
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and professional development
• Competitive salary range and long-term growth potential

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Compensation & Location

• Salary: $75,000–$100,000 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: On-site in Glen Ellyn, IL — local candidates preferred

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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