ESTIMATOR I

DIRECT CONNECT GROUP DCG LLC; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) with matching

Accident Insurance

FSA

9 Paid Holidays

Monthly Cookie Days!

Job summary

DCG ONE is seeking an Estimator I in Upper Marlboro, MD to support the Estimating team by preparing pricing estimates and guiding projects from opportunity to production. The role is entry-level and ideal for detail-oriented applicants aiming for a career in print and marketing services.

The position requires proficiency in Excel, familiarity with the print industry, and the possibility of a Public Trust clearance. Benefits include PTO, healthcare options, a 401(k) plan with matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with the print industry preferred.
• Four-year college degree preferred.
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of routine duties to support the Estimating department.
• Supports team of Estimators and helps coordinate projects.
• Works closely with production staff and project managers to ensure accuracy of cost estimates.
• Enters estimates and jobs into company software program.
• Works closely with Estimating employees to learn various aspects of the print industry, estimating, job entry, purchasing, and project planning.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year, DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Estimator I is an entry-level role that supports our Estimating team by preparing accurate pricing estimates and helping move projects successfully from opportunity to production. Working under general supervision, this position performs routine estimating activities, follows established procedures, and collaborates with internal teams to support project success.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and interested in building a career within the print and marketing services industry.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Accident Insurance
• FSA
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cookie Days!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a variety of routine duties to support the Estimating department.
• Supports team of Estimators and helps coordinate projects.
• Works closely with production staff and project managers to ensure accuracy of cost estimates.
• Enters estimates and jobs into company software program.
• Works closely with Estimating employees to learn various aspects of the print industry, estimating, job entry, purchasing, and project planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with the print industry preferred.
• Four-year college degree preferred.
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Analytical Skills
• Strong Computer Skills
• Coordination and Multi-Tasking Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Collaboration and Teamwork

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is predominantly held in a clerical environment but will also need to work on the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity & At-Will Employment

DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer