Strategic Print Estimator: Cost & Production Planning

Social Influence LLC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Influence LLC in West Chester, PA is seeking an Estimator to collaborate with Sales, Planners and customers to prepare accurate cost proposals for printing projects.

You will analyze customer needs, materials, and production constraints to select the best cost strategy while maintaining confidentiality and quality standards. This full-time role requires strong math, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Print estimating and/or job planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations (offset and digital) preferred.
• Knowledge of operations from layout to post press including finishing and mail preferred.
• Familiar with EFI Monarch or PSI Print MIS systems.
• Strong math and measurement skills applied to customer specs (algebra, geometry).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Sales, Planners/CSR and customers to align estimates.
• Analyzes customer needs and production constraints to choose best cost proposal.
• Plans rough production steps from abstract designs using problem solving.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect organizational value.
• Meet customer demand by completing estimates on time.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by manager.

Skills

Organizational

Customer Service

Problem solving

Analytical

Multitasking

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School training

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EFI Monarch

PSI

Print MIS

Job description

Social Influence LLC in West Chester, PA is seeking an Estimator to collaborate with Sales, Planners and customers to prepare accurate cost proposals for printing projects.

You will analyze customer needs, materials, and production constraints to select the best cost strategy while maintaining confidentiality and quality standards. This full-time role requires strong math, communication, and teamwork.