Estimator

• Collaborates and coordinates with Sales, Planners/CSR’s, customers, vendors and staff.


• Coordinates with planners for efficient cost options and may recommend changes or improvements. Makes recommendations on production process and equipment based on job parameters, volume and cost.


• The Estimator must regularly analyze customer needs, technical and commercial printing constraints and company resources/capabilities then choose among several alternative courses of action to select the best cost proposal


• Able to work with abstract designs and create a rough “plan” for job production and will exercise the use of creative problem solving skills


• Sensitive to the protection of the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality


• Work efficiently and effectively to assure completion of estimates to meet customer demand


• Performing other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by the manager

Educational/Training Requirement:

• High School Diploma


• Technical School training desired


• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience: 3 years Preferred

Preferred Education and Experience

• Print Estimating and/or Job planning experience is preferred


• Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations highly recommended (including offset and digital sheetfed, digital webfed, wide format, bindery, finishing and direct mail.


• Knowledge of operations from layout to post press including finishing and mail is preferred


• Familiar with Print MIS systems desired, EFI Monarch or PSI


• Solid working knowledge of printing/finishing processes, paper, ink, computer operations as well as the competitive market and purchasing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills include Organizational, Customer Service, strong problem solving, analytical and multitasking abilities


• Excellent math skills and measure in applying customer specifications including algebra, equations and geometry


• Proficient in MS office, particularly excel and word and EFI Monarch software


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Critical thinking skills, problem solving, logical and practical


• Working independently or with a team


• Conscious of Quality, Safety and Security


• Flexible and able to work with deadlines, work load requirements and able to prioritize estimates based on customer and production demands


• Adaptability Attendance/Punctuality