Estimator

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all cost-estimated activities in accordance with the rules and policies. The position assesses data for the purpose of determining the financial, time, materials, and labor costs of each project. Frequently prepares cost estimates on a variety of work that is primarily transactional/routine/repetitive and on occasion complex and may require the comparison of multiple options, to build a cost estimate. Receives and clarifies specifications and pursues any missing information, as needed, to complete the estimate. Utilizes pricing tools to build and generate pricing estimates based on scenarios that will best fit the customer's needs. Review historical quotes on renewals and update pricing to current costs.

Essential Functions

1. Gathers details and compiles data to estimate production costs according to specifications for existing and new customers.

2. Will assist, as needed, in securing projects.

3. Receive job specifications from the source to ensure that the information needed to build an estimate has been provided.

4. Pursue missing/incomplete information required to price a job.

5. Review historical estimates to determine the new estimate.

6. Reanalyze projects and post-manufacturing costs.

7. Work with manufacturing on new, complex, or unique opportunities to ensure projects can be produced in-house.

8. Engage sourcing, as needed, for work that requires outside vendors to produce and establish a cost basis for estimating.

9. Enter specifications into pricing systems/software to build pricing scenarios.

10. Make selections to best match the customer's delivery requirements and offer the best pricing options.

11. Complete alterations to scenarios to offer customers multiple options.

12. Make process recommendations for improving the management and receipt of specifications.

13. Follows all required safety procedures such as, ergonomics, hazards, etc., and performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.

14. Maintains organization and cleanliness of work area.

15. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects, as assigned.

16. Work additional hours as needed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Statistics, or Physical Sciences is helpful, but not required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in folded cartons and packaging

• Broad knowledge of general administrative/manufacturing operations, procedures, and knowledge of job-specific processes to successfully execute and complete the more progressive/complex duties of the job.

• Possess proficient knowledge of cost systems and rates.

• Knowledgeable of characteristics of products that are most profitable.

• Knowledgeable in the print and production finishing, folder/gluing, and packaging.

• Requires knowledge of multiple functions or areas of the business with which there is frequent contact while completing daily work assignments of the job.

• Knowledge of technology to include computers and software programs such as MS Office, and other programs specific to the job to complete duties successfully.

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the written language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, including meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer needs and satisfaction.

• Must be detail-oriented and accurate.

• Excellent customer service, project and time management, and computer skills required.

• Ability to follow company policy and understand any rules or regulations governing the work being completed and the impact work has on department or company.

• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Able to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude while approaching work proactively.

• Able to work effectively in a high-volume environment and manage multiple, competing priorities effectively.

• Able to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate business needs, when required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• folded carton estimating: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clifton, NJ 07012 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000