Estimator

The Print and Direct Mail Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and production-ready cost estimates for print and direct mail projects. This role requires knowledge of digital, web, and offset printing processes as well as mailing operations. 

The Estimator evaluates customer specifications and determines the most efficient manufacturing method. This includes recommending the optimal production strategy based on run length, substrates, finishing requirements, variable data complexity, and postal optimization. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Quoting and Pricing 

• Develop detailed and accurate quotes for a wide variety of print and direct mail production jobs using estimating software 
• Evaluate job specifications to calculate costs related to materials, labor, equipment, and production time 

Job Analysis 

• Support the sales team by reviewing specifications and recommending cost-effective production solutions 
• Enter and maintain job costing data within estimating software 

Production Strategy, Optimization, and Collaboration 

• Work closely with production, sales, and operations teams to ensure estimates align with production capabilities and pricing strategies 
• Maintain material databases and cost structures within estimating software 
• Analyze historical job costing data to support process improvements and pricing optimization 

Compliance and Process Improvement 

• Participate in internal process improvements by identifying workflow gaps, suggesting automation opportunities, and refining account procedures 
• Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and SOC 2 guidelines 

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance 
• On-Demand Digital Health 
• Health Savings Account 
• Employee Engagement 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays Off 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Disability, Life and Accident Insurance 
• 401(k) matching 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in print estimating or a similar role 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills 
• Proficiency with print MIS or estimating systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple estimates while meeting tight deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills 
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle confidential information, and work independently 
• Participation in the company’s drug testing program is required for employment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong knowledge of digital, web, and offset printing processes 
• Working knowledge of USP postal regulations, presorting, and postal optimization strategies 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. 
• Ability to work in an office or production environment 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.   

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000