Senior Commercial Printing Estimator

Senior Commercial Printing Estimator

Location: New Bedford, MA

Full time/ Direct Hire

Position Summary

The Senior Commercial Printing Estimator plays a critical leadership role in delivering accurate, strategic, and competitive cost estimates for complex print and manufacturing projects. This position is responsible for driving pricing strategy, optimizing profitability, and ensuring estimates reflect best-in-class production methods. The role partners cross-functionally with sales, engineering, production, and leadership to align customer requirements with operational capabilities while positioning the organization for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate estimates for complex commercial printing projects, ensuring all costs, materials, labor, and overhead are properly captured and aligned with company margin objectives
• Develop and execute pricing strategies that reflect the value of solutions provided, market conditions, and customer expectations
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance profitability through strategic markup, cost optimization, and process improvements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on estimating processes, continuously improving tools, workflows, and methodologies to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to assess feasibility, production schedules, and technical specifications
• Act as a key liaison between departments to ensure alignment on customer requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Analyze historical data and project performance to inform future estimates and pricing models
• Maintain a strong focus on customer responsiveness, accuracy, and high-quality service delivery

Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years of estimating experience in the commercial printing industry, with demonstrated progression in responsibility

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and estimating or ERP systems

Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information to internal teams and stakeholders

Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence

Demonstrated leadership ability, including mentoring and influencing cross-functional teams

Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment