Estimator

Social Influence • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

The Estimator analyzes customer needs, technical and commercial printing constraints, and company resources and capabilities to select the best cost proposal from several alternatives. The role collaborates with Sales, Planners/CSRs, customers, vendors, and staff, and coordinates with planners to identify efficient cost options and recommend changes or improvements. It also recommends production processes and equipment based on job parameters, volume, and cost. The Estimator works with abstract designs to develop rough production plans and applies creative problem-solving skills. The position requires protecting organizational value by maintaining confidentiality and completing estimates efficiently to meet customer demand. Other duties or special projects may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of experience is preferred.
• Excellent math skills, including applying customer specifications using algebra, equations, and geometry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and EFI Monarch software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational, customer service, problem-solving, analytical, and multitasking abilities.
• Critical thinking, logical and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Awareness of quality, safety, and security.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and workload requirements and prioritize estimates according to customer and production demands.
• Adaptability, attendance, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school training desired; a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Print estimating and/or job planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations, including offset and digital sheetfed, digital webfed, wide format, bindery, finishing, and direct mail, highly recommended.
• Knowledge of operations from layout through post-press, including finishing and mail, preferred.
• Familiarity with Print MIS systems desired, such as EFI Monarch or PSI.
• Solid working knowledge of printing and finishing processes, paper, ink, computer operations, the competitive market, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate with Sales, Planners/CSRs, customers, vendors, and staff.
• Coordinate with planners on efficient cost options and recommend changes or improvements.
• Recommend production processes and equipment based on job parameters, volume, and cost.
• Analyze customer needs, printing constraints, and company resources and capabilities to determine the best cost proposal.
• Develop rough production plans from abstract designs using creative problem-solving skills.
• Maintain confidentiality to protect the organization’s value.
• Complete estimates efficiently and effectively to meet customer demand.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED