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