Estimator

Innomark Communications; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Matching

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Innomark Communications in Fairfield, OH is seeking an Estimator/Cost Engineer to price materials, labor and equipment for projects, from ballpark to firm quotes, coordinating with project management and engineering teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to read detailed production drawings while evaluating cost-saving alternatives quickly.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in custom design-built business preferred.
• Experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Proficient in reading detailed production drawings.
• Expert knowledge of materials including metal, acrylic, wood, expanded PVC, styrene, corrugate, plastic corrugate.

Responsibilities

• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Obtain multiple quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame.
• Communicate costs and potential value-engineered solutions back to the project management and engineering teams.
• Assess the risk levels associated with a project.
• Evaluate the pricing request and determine level of quote (ballpark or firm).
• Prepare and submit quotations and cost details for work to be done.
• Assist with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers.
• Define potential problems and suggest cost-based alternatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading production drawings

Material knowledge

Cost estimation basics

Vendor relations

Education

1–2 years experience

Design-built industry experience

Retail industry experience

Job description

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Full Time Professional 420 Distribution Circle, Fairfield, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2545

We're looking for talented individuals to join our team! Join INNOMARK and become a part of developing, producing, and delivering impactful Visual Marketing solutions for 100+ well-known brands and retailers.

INNOMARK delivers Visual Marketing solutions that attract attention, engage shoppers, and convert sales. Our mission is to create retail experiences that connect brands and consumers through effective visual communication. In-house design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, and fulfillment guarantee excellence from concept to completion. Visit www.innomarkcom.com to learn more about our work, history, and culture.

Position Summary

An Estimator, or Cost Engineer, is responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost a company to complete a project or provide products and services to its clients. They do this by researching the costs of the materials, transport, labor and equipment. This person’s responsibility includes ballpark pricing, prototype pricing and pricing for full productions runs.

Estimator duties and responsibilities

• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors including wood, metal and plastic vendors as well as installation partners
• Obtain multiple quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame
• Communicate costs and potential value engineered solutions back to the project management and engineering teams
• Assess the risk levels associated with a project
• Evaluate the pricing request and work with project management to define the level of quote need i.e. ballpark or firm pricing
• Prepare and submit quotations and details of costs for work to be done
• Assist with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers
• Define potential problems and suggest alternatives based upon cost implications, time constraints, and customer quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in custom design-built business preferred
• Experience in the retail industry is preferr ed
• Proficient in reading detailed production drawings
• Expert knowledge of various materials including but not limited to metal, acrylic, wood, expanded PVC, styrene, corrugate, plastic corrugate, etc.

Benefits Start on Day 1:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account

Innomark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.