Estimator, Smartpress

Bernards Bros • Full-time • Chanhassen, MN • 1d ago

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! Smartpress is a fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time. Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service. Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials (“smart” is in our name, after all).

We’re looking for an Estimator to join our Smartpress (Small Format) team. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales and Production to generate accurate, custom quotes based on our clients’ unique requirements. You’ll estimate job costs related to materials, direct labor, and production hours for work completed in our small format print production area—playing a key role in setting projects up for success from the start.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. This hybrid role requires the ability to come onsite to our Chanhassen, MN location on average three days a week.

A variety of these traits will help land you this job:

a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-oriented field or equivalent experience
3 or more years of overall experience with 1+ years in print and bindery industry
obtain working knowledge of print/press operations

On top of that you must have:

knowledge of printing processes and technologies.
familiarity with a variety of printing materials and their cost implications.
strong mathematical skills with the ability to perform accurate cost calculations.
the ability to interpret and analyze customer and Sales team specifications and requirements.
effective communication skills for working with internal teams, clients, and external vendors.
strong time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

In this position, you will:

evaluate job specifications to identify the most efficient and cost-effective production options for order completion.
estimate job costs based on provided specifications using established internal estimating tools.
maintain accuracy within estimating tools by regularly reviewing and updating pricing models to reflect current costs.
create product PJCs for new items in Collaterate.
collaborate with production teams to improve order completion efficiency and streamline workflows.
meet regularly with Production to review methods and materials, ensuring projects align with budget expectations.
coordinate with Print Partners to accurately estimate projects that fall outside internal production capabilities.
develop and manage a weekly estimating schedule, communicating timelines and priorities with the Print Manager and Sales team.
build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors to support accurate execution of outsourced work.
support additional projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

We're a 900-person visual merchandising company
We are 100% employee-owned
We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317

Compensation Range: $56,000 - 70,000annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
Paid parental leave
Retirement Savings programs:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
- 401k with a company match
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
Collaboration and teamwork
Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.

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