Assistant Estimator & Project Coordinator
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 23 - 28
Posted:
29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
ARC Document Solutions () is a global leader in digital printing and technology services dedicated to helping businesses promote their brand and streamline access to critical information. With a network of over 140 service centers across the USA Canada UK UAE India and China we serve more than 60000 customers including some of the worlds most renowned brands.
Our team of approximately 1400 employees is committed to delivering top-class customer service across diverse industries such as retail sports entertainment fitness construction education healthcare and technology. Riot Creative Imaging () our specialized visual color graphics division excels in transforming spaces through immersive environmental graphics and sustainable printing solutions. As a certified minority-owned company operating since 1990 ARC is proud of its heritage and unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.
Tracking multiple active jobs simultaneously while maintaining attention to deadlines and detail
Follow up on customer approvals proofs and production stages
Assist in coordinating delivery schedules and installation logistics
Assist in resolving production quality or delivery issues as they arise
Work in conjunction with Project Manager to maintain project flow and customer satisfaction
Help prioritize urgent jobs and adjust schedules as needed based on production demands
Assist in site surveys
Effectively communicate with customer to understand scope of work and make recommendations when needed during on site survey/job site
Our team of approximately 1400 employees is committed to delivering top-class customer service across diverse industries such as retail sports entertainment fitness construction education healthcare and technology. Riot Creative Imaging () our specialized visual color graphics division excels in transforming spaces through immersive environmental graphics and sustainable printing solutions. As a certified minority-owned company operating since 1990 ARC is proud of its heritage and unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an Assistant Project Coordinator & Estimator to support our digital print production team. The successful candidate is someone who enjoys working in a print environment. The primary duties include coordinating the print production cycle combining technical cost analysis with project scheduling. This role calculates material and machine costs to help create bids while overseeing print job flow acting as the liaison between clients and production teams and ensuring quality standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule and perform site surveys as needed
Prepare accurate cost estimates quotes and pricing based on project specifications
Review scope of work materials labor requirements and production timelines
Assist in managing projects from order entry through delivery
Coordinate with Regional Color Manager Project Manager and production to ensure deadlines are met
Customer communication regarding specifications timelines revisions approvals and updates
Create and maintain IFP quotes work orders and production documentation
Monitor print production progress installation progress and flag issues that may impact schedule or cost
Interface with customers regarding scheduling problem-solving job status quotes solutions
Key Responsibilities
Schedule and perform site surveys as needed
Prepare accurate cost estimates quotes and pricing based on project specifications
Review scope of work materials labor requirements and production timelines
Assist in managing projects from order entry through delivery
Coordinate with Regional Color Manager Project Manager and production to ensure deadlines are met
Customer communication regarding specifications timelines revisions approvals and updates
Create and maintain IFP quotes work orders and production documentation
Monitor print production progress installation progress and flag issues that may impact schedule or cost
Interface with customers regarding scheduling problem-solving job status quotes solutions
Provide other forms of customer service as required
Verify accurate files specifications and production requirements prior to release
Project Management SupportVerify accurate files specifications and production requirements prior to release
Tracking multiple active jobs simultaneously while maintaining attention to deadlines and detail
Follow up on customer approvals proofs and production stages
Assist in coordinating delivery schedules and installation logistics
Assist in resolving production quality or delivery issues as they arise
Work in conjunction with Project Manager to maintain project flow and customer satisfaction
Help prioritize urgent jobs and adjust schedules as needed based on production demands
Assist in site surveys
Effectively communicate with customer to understand scope of work and make recommendations when needed during on site survey/job site
Estimating
Interpret customer specifications drawings and bid documents to develop pricing through IFP
Calculate material usage labor finishing freight and outside vendor costs
Request vendor pricing when needed for outsourced services or specialty material
Ensure estimates align with company pricing standards and margin expectations
Revise estimates as project scope changes
Assist in preparing bid responses and proposal documentation
Interpret customer specifications drawings and bid documents to develop pricing through IFP
Calculate material usage labor finishing freight and outside vendor costs
Request vendor pricing when needed for outsourced services or specialty material
Ensure estimates align with company pricing standards and margin expectations
Revise estimates as project scope changes
Assist in preparing bid responses and proposal documentation
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work under fast paced environment with strict deadlines
Experience in large format color print production graphics signage or related industry preferred
Proficiency in estimating order entry and Microsoft Office systems
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Acrobat Professional Illustrator Photoshop
Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Pay range: $23.00 to $28.85 per hour depending on experience.
ARC Riot offers comprehensive health benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with a match Company-Paid Life Insurance and an array of voluntary benefits which include STD LTD Voluntary Life PTO PEDs employee Recognition Programs Spot Awards and more!
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request toemailprotectedand use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work under fast paced environment with strict deadlines
Experience in large format color print production graphics signage or related industry preferred
Proficiency in estimating order entry and Microsoft Office systems
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Acrobat Professional Illustrator Photoshop
Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Pay range: $23.00 to $28.85 per hour depending on experience.
ARC Riot offers comprehensive health benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with a match Company-Paid Life Insurance and an array of voluntary benefits which include STD LTD Voluntary Life PTO PEDs employee Recognition Programs Spot Awards and more!
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request toemailprotectedand use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of ARC Document Solutions and RIOT Creative Imaging not to discriminate based on race color creed religion gender gender identity pregnancy marital status partnership status domestic violence victim status sexual orientation age national origin alienage or citizenship status veteran or military status disability medical condition genetic information caregiver status unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws.This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring promotion demotion compensation training working conditions transfer job assignments benefits layoff and termination.
To all recruitment agencies:
ARC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our Careers alias or other ARC employees. ARC is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ARC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our Careers alias or other ARC employees. ARC is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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About Company
Enterprise AI data capture, digital printing, signage, graphics, and document management solutions that help organizations unlock and activate physical information.