Overview

Commercial Print Estimator Sheetfed, Digital & Direct Mail Excellent Compensation Outstanding Benefits Print MIS/Estimating Software Growing CompanyA growing commercial printing company is expanding its operations in the area and looking for an experienced Commercial Print Estimator to join its team.We are looking for someone who understands how commercial print is actually produced and can use print estimating/MIS software to accurately estimate sheetfed offset, digital printing, bindery/finishing, and direct mail projects.The company is progressive and technology-driven, with continued investment in modern printing equipment, estimating software, workflow automation, and its people. They offer excellent compensation, outstanding benefits, paid training, and long-term advancement opportunities. Why Consider This Opportunity? Excellent compensationOutstanding company benefitsDaytime position - can work remote with experienceGrowing and stable commercial printing operationModern print MIS and estimating technologySheetfed offset and production digital capabilitiesIn-house bindery, finishing, and direct mailPaid software and technical trainingRegular performance and compensation reviewsStrong team-oriented cultureLow employee turnoverLong-term advancement opportunities The Position The Commercial Print Estimator will prepare accurate and competitive estimates for a diverse mix of sheetfed offset, production digital, bindery/finishing, and direct mail work.You'll work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Prepress, Production, Scheduling, Bindery, Mailing, and Management to determine the most efficient and profitable way to manufacture each project.This isn't simply a data-entry position. We're looking for someone who understands printing and can look at a job specification and determine how it should be produced. Print Estimating / MIS Software Experience with commercial printing estimating or MIS software is important.We are interested in candidates who have worked with systems such as:EFI Pace EFI Monarch EFI PrintSmith Vision PrintIQ Tharstern EPMS Avanti Slingshot PrintVis Technique ePS Radius ePS Pace ePS Monarch ePS PrintSmith Vision DocketManager Ordant Midnight Similar Print MIS/Estimating SystemsYou do not need experience with the company's exact software.If you understand commercial print estimating and have successfully used a print MIS or estimating platform, the company will provide paid training on its specific system. What You'll Estimate Projects can include:Sheetfed offset printingProduction digital printingShort- and long-run commercial printBrochures and marketing collateralBooklets and catalogsDirect mail campaignsVariable-data printingPersonalized printCutting, folding, and stitchingPerfect bindingLaminating and coatingDie cutting, scoring, and perforatingInserting and mailingOutside finishing and specialty services Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates for commercial printing projectsEnter and maintain estimates within the company's MIS/estimating softwareReview customer specifications, RFQs, and job requirementsDetermine the most efficient production methodEstimate sheetfed offset and digital printingDetermine when a project is better suited for offset versus digital productionCalculate paper requirements and optimize sheet utilizationEstimate press time, make-ready, spoilage, labor, materials, and production costsCalculate bindery and finishing requirementsEstimate direct mail and mailing-related productionObtain outside vendor pricing when requiredReview previous jobs and historical production informationIdentify missing or conflicting job specificationsWork with Sales and Customer Service to develop production alternativesRecommend more cost-effective manufacturing methods when appropriateHelp maintain accurate pricing, costing, and production information within the MISSupport competitive pricing while protecting company margins Experience We're Looking For Candidates should have appro