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Estimating Manager | 14 September 2026 | No comments Back to search results type="button" style="margin-top: 0;" class="application_button sidebutton red" > Quick Apply Apply via Email 2026-09-14 2026-09-14 USD00.00HOUR Posted on 2026-09-14 Estimating Manager STS Technical Services Location - - - - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Job type Direct Hire Category Estimating Manager Job ID 51543 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posted on 2026-09-14 STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is hiring an Estimating Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to lead the estimating and quoting function for a growing manufacturing organization operating in a fast-paced engineer-to-order environment. This role is responsible for managing estimating priorities, developing a team of Sales Estimators, improving quote accuracy and turnaround times, and serving as the primary connection between Sales and the estimating function. The ideal candidate brings experience in technical estimating, manufacturing, fabrication, construction or engineer-to-order project environments and is comfortable balancing leadership, cost analysis, technical documentation and cross-functional coordination. Position Overview The Estimating Manager will lead and develop a team of three or more Sales Estimators while working closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, Program Management and Project Management. This position oversees the quotation process from initial RFQ review through final pricing and project handoff. Responsibilities include validating costing assumptions, reviewing complex quotations, prioritizing departmental workload, improving estimating processes and developing performance metrics that support accuracy, responsiveness and business growth. Estimating Team Leadership Lead, mentor and develop a team of three or more Sales Estimators Establish departmental priorities based on business needs Allocate estimating resources across active quoting opportunities Review and approve complex quotations Review costing assumptions and high-value project opportunities Develop estimator training programs Establish standard work procedures to improve consistency and effectiveness Plan departmental…