Cost Production Estimator

🕒 August 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $60k - $70k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👻 Ghost score 7%

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Propelis

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5001 - 10000 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

Food & Beverage • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Propelis is a global brand and packaging agency group formed from the merger of SGK and SGS & Co. It provides end-to-end packaging graphics, print and metal decor production, creative and brand strategy, digital commerce, experiential marketing, and content production for brand owners, retailers, FMCG and pharma clients. Propelis also offers technology platforms (like 5Flow) and a unified brand-creation platform (Marks) to streamline packaging and content workflows at scale.

📋 Description

• Coordinate, prepare, and execute the cost estimating process • Identify and quantify cost factors, including production time, materials, and labor expenses • Attend product meetings and/or visit jobsites to gather cost-related information • Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates • Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates • Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues • Use computer software to calculate estimates and generate reporting • Evaluate product cost-effectiveness or profitability • Provide recommendations and deliverables to make products more cost effective or profitable • Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients • Develop project plans for the duration of projects • Prepare estimates for clients and other business managers • Perform additional duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field • 6+ years of previous cost estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients • Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting • Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and see; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

🏖️ Benefits

• Health care plans with prescription drug coverage • Dental plan • Vision plan • Basic and supplemental life insurance • Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or health savings account based on plan selection • Short-term and long-term disability • 401(k) Savings Plan • Remote work arrangement • Occasional local, national, and/or international travel opportunities