Estimator/Print Industry experience

JOB TITLE: Estimator

DEPARTMENT: Estimating

REPORTS TO: Director of Estimating

JOB OVERVIEW

Seeking a detail-oriented and experience estimator. Responsible for calculating accurate costs and timelines for jobs, ensuring competitive and profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of printing, materials and production workflows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Monitor and log incoming requests for estimates, to help review workload within the department.

· Analyze projects from specifications presented by customer or sales representatives and collaboratively work with sales on resolving discrepancies.

· Determine best fit for each opportunity, by using mix of equipment that will produce the job most efficient and price for the job/project accordingly.

· Ensure jobs are estimated to meet customers’ expectations, advising of any deviations needed while making suggestions for best efficiency.

· Maintaining accurate digital records on all estimates so both company and customer are protected should questions arise.

· Request pricing from outside vendors.

· Develop an understanding of prevailing market prices for print and lettershop.

· Confirm all completed estimates align with prevailing market prices, while maintaining costs for labor, material while meeting SPC’s desired margin goals.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Develop familiarity and aptitude with EFI I-Quote software and SPC’s print and lettershop capabilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· 3-5 years estimating experience with sheetfed, digital, web in-line, print/bindery and letter shop for direct mail, preferably in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

· Strong computer skills required: estimating software, word & excel.

· Ability to work independently and work under deadline pressures.

· Effective team building skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all personnel.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize and service internal customer needs.

· Flexible on working overtime as needed to complete estimated projects.

· Base knowledge of calculating figures and amounts such as discount, percentages, commissions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or GED equivalent required, with 3 to 5 years of estimating experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in a climate controlled office environment.

PHYSICAL requirements

· Must be able to log consecutive hours of viewing computer monitors.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000