Print Estimator

• Cost Analysis & Quoting: Review client project briefs to calculate accurate pricing turnaround times and required quantities of labor and materials (paper stock rigid boards vinyl inks and bindery).
  
  
• Margin & Markup Application: Apply structured pricing formulas balancing markup and gross profit margins across varied service tiers (in-house digital print wide-format and outsourced trade services).
  
  
• Spatial Imposition & Sheet Optimization: Determine the most efficient layout to maximize sheet and roll utilization minimizing scrap and machine run-time.
  
  
• Production Routing: Outline step-by-step production paths for accepted orders (e.g. printing $to$ laminating $to$ plotting/cutting $to$ folding $to$ packaging) to ensure smooth shop-floor execution.
  
  
• Vendor Sourcing & Coordination: Solicit and evaluate pricing from outside trade vendors for specialized finishes (foil stamping die-cutting specialty substrates bulk logistics).
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the sales team to suggest budget-friendly design modifications for clients and work with machine operators to verify setup and scrap rates.
  
  

• Analytical & Quantitative Acuity: Rapid accurate mental arithmetic and algebra skills; immediate comfort differentiating gross margin from markup calculating percentages and prorating costs.
  
  
• Spatial Reasoning: High visual-spatial aptitude; ability to look at 2D flat sheets roll widths and 3D folded finished products to figure out optimal yields and cutting paths.
  
  
• Attention to Detail: Habitual inclination to audit project specs catch data inconsistencies and double-check multi-variable calculations.
  
  
• Critical Thinking Under Pressure: Ability to extract missing parameters from vague project descriptions and prioritize fast turnarounds without sacrificing accuracy.
  
  
• Software Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (formulas lookups structured templates). Comfort learning proprietary Print Management Information Systems (MIS).
  
  

• Required:
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelors degree in a quantitative or business discipline (e.g. Finance Accounting Mathematics Supply Chain Engineering Business Administration) is a strong plus.
    
    
  • Demonstrated background in quantitative work scheduling inventory control or cost estimation (experience in construction estimation logistics planning manufacturing or retail inventory translates exceptionally well).
    
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface clearly with sales reps and production staff.
    
    

At AlphaGraphics we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out looking for that next great growth opportunity or seeking a change we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management sales operations print signs design and marketing. Join us with or without experience and we will succeed together as a team!

*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview hire manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.