At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.

The Estimating Lead is responsible for daily support to the estimating team. The Lead will fulfill daily estimate request, review all major print projects, and provide necessary costing analytics within the department. Works closely with department manager to establish costing standards including evaluating high value projects for best costing to be market competitive and meet pricing objectives of the organization. Actively supports, develops, and participates in the training of team members. Should be a solid decision maker, passionate, people-oriented individual who operates with high urgency. Possesses a track record of relationships and views learning as the foundation to our success.

• Evaluates most efficient and cost-effective workflow for new projects and make recommendations appropriately.
• Computes cost by entering specifications from estimate sheets into I-Quote Estimating Module
• Obtains outside service cost and offers alternative options for customer savings.
• Edit estimates by copying original estimate, calculating, and then making necessary changes. Resubmit to CSR/Sales or client.
• Submit estimate by printing custom quotation, reviewing final printout, and delivering to CSR/Sales or client.
• Determine accuracy of estimate sheets by reviewing information for all necessary specifications and obtaining missing information from CSR/Sales if needed.
• Prioritize estimating workload by determining deadlines and evaluating outside service requirements.
• Review’s customer specific requirements by accessing sales management database and altering quote based on customer specific requirements.
• Monitor ISO Conformance by auditing selective processes, weekly.
• Maintains vendor pricing in standards file by receiving information from purchaser or vendors and entering into database.
• Participates in Daily Management as needed.
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
• Continuously improves the estimating process and trains team members accordingly.
• Manages estimating que daily to provide quotes in timely manner, escalates issues to manager as needed.
• Reacts quickly to changes in schedule and client needs.
• Reviews and analyzes all major estimates for costing accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness, ensuring all margins are inline and intact with company goals and initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years relevant industry experience
• Proven history in estimating large, complex RFQ’s, RFPs, and other print related projects.
• Experience using an MIS system
• Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ plus years of experience working in printing, manufacturing, distribution and/or fulfilment.
• 5+ years of previous print estimating experience strongly preferred.
• In depth understanding of company’s materials, assets, processes, and workflow.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and internet applications
• Demonstrated analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, management, and colleagues across the organization.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning)
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts

The national pay range for this role is listed above. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.