Hybrid Project Cost Estimation Manager

at Wenger Corporation

• Job title: Project Cost Estimation Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Owatonna, United States

About the role

• Project Cost Estimation Manager leading and coaching Project Cost Estimator’s team at Wenger Corporation. Driving exceptional service delivery and managing team performance for superior customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership, coaching, and support to ensure team members deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Facilitates regular team meetings and conducts one-on-one coaching to drive individual and team performance.
• Writes and administers mid-year and year-end employee development plans.
• Supports team coverage during vacancies or peak workload periods.
• Tracks and analyzes monthly performance metrics at both team and individual levels, holding team members accountable to established goals.
• Sets strategic direction for the team to promote growth, efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develops and leads training programs focused on systems, processes, and best practices.
• Maintains deep knowledge of company products, systems, and workflows to optimize team effectiveness.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and implements enhancements to processes and systems.
• Builds cross-functional partnerships to elevate the customer’s experience and support broader organizational goals.
• Participates in corporate initiatives, including strategic planning and system upgrades or implementations.
• Serves on project teams as assigned, contributing subject matter expertise and team insights.
• Adheres to all applicable workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, and standards.
• Actively participates in leadership development and training programs.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three (3) years’ leadership experience
• Strong product knowledge or the ability to learn product/application knowledge
• Ability to read architectural drawings
• Demonstrated computer skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program