Estimator

Estimator

GILSON

Estimator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE

As a member of the Gilson Estimating department, the Estimator has the responsibility to help the sales staff retain repeat projects as well as win new projects, by bridging production requirements and processes for the profitability of the company, while continually exploring new technologies and adapting to meet the customer's printing needs.

SUPERVISOR

Position reports to the Manager of Estimating.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Calculate accurate job plan cost estimates for labor and materials for new and existing production work

Review and understand customer and sales supplied specifications and requirements

Maintain a proper balance between profitability and customer satisfaction

Advise on options or alternatives in materials or production methods

Make recommendations for upgrading standards based on technology and changes in production

Communicate requirements to vendors for materials and/or outside services, including schedules

Develop project planning estimates that best utilize equipment and manufacturing capabilities

Effectively communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, management, and designers.

Refer to previous job cost reports to identify improvements on future projects

Read and interpret information from job tickets, layouts, and press impositions

Ability to work cooperatively within a team in a busy, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to fulfill each role and perform each responsibility listed above. The following qualifications are representative of the education and training, experience, knowledge, and skills required.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in Print Management or two years of experience preferred

Participation in a variety of professional, computer, and software training sessions within the last two years

Experience

Minimum of two years in Print Management Attitude

High expectations of self and others

Strong attention to detail and quality control

Passion for printing and graphic arts

Positive attitude with internal customers and external vendors

Knowledge and Aptitude

Commercial printing equipment and capabilities

Prepress offset and digital printing

Large format printing

Bindery and finishing processes

Proper packaging requirements for multiple types of shipping options

Printing substrates, inks, and coatings

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 with an emphasis on Excel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with above average math skills

Skills

Communications Skills

Communicate effectively with people from varied abilities, backgrounds, and cultures

Read, analyze, and interpret written information

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to interact face-to-face or virtually by email, phone or in online meetings

Deal successfully with difficult people and/or situations

Leadership Skills

Self-motivated, reliable, dependable, and cooperative

Build effective working relationships with others

Prioritize project responsibilities, organize tasks, and follow tasks through to completion

Provide the highest results in the most efficient time frame

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Compensation details: 20-22 Hourly Wage

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