Cost Estimator

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) is looking to a hire full-time Cost Estimator to join our team at our Madison, WI facility to create exciting new retail store fixtures and point of purchase (POP) displays! Do you enjoy tackling a new challenge every day? Are you ready to build your career with an industry leader? Are you innovative and creative? Are you customer-focused? Are you an energetic team player with a can-do attitude? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

What will my day look like?

The Costing Estimator is responsible for estimating material, labor, and associated costs from receipt of project drawings to the final proposal. Candidates will also be responsible for interim and post job studies. This task will be accomplished through a strong team spirit, exceptional time management skills, attention to detail and an extensive knowledge of material and manufacturing process. Common work duties include:

• Create material takeoffs and labor estimates according to sketches or engineering specification
• Research and specify materials to be used on products.
• Create costing documentation
• Analyze actual labor, material and cost against costing and labor reports
• Interact with Design Engineers to ensure accuracy of BOM (bill of materials)
• Review BOMs to ensure they reflect latest manufacturing practices

What experience and skills do I need to be successful?

• Education and/or experience in related work
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and mathematical skills
• Works well under pressure to hit tight deadlines when necessary
• Exposure to manufacturing, costing, reporting and variance analysis is a must
• Possess extensive knowledge of materials and processes
• Able to read and accurately interpret complex drawings and specifications
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft software
• Proficiency in AutoCAD desired
• Knowledge of store fixtures, P.O.P displays is a plus

What will my schedule look like?

This is an hourly role generally working Monday-Friday on first shift. We can be flexible on start and end times as long as you are meeting business needs. Hourly team members typically work 40 hours each week and during high business need, overtime is offered on Saturdays.

Amazing Perks and Benefits Package:

This position pays a competitive wage commensurate with direct experience, skills, and time spent in the manufacturing industry. We also offer fantastic benefits and perks including 4 different health insurance plan options through Quartz, dental and vision insurance through Delta, a 401(k) plan with 50 cents paid for every dollar contributed up to 6% of your salary, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurances through Unum, paid time off, 6 paid company holidays, an Employee Assistant Program for all employees starting day 1 providing 5 free mental health counseling sessions annually, monthly perfect attendance awards, employee appreciation lunches and awards, free apparel on your work anniversary, coworkers that feel like family, and unlimited opportunities for training and growth. This is only a sampling of what of your total rewards package includes- learn more when you join the team!

Tell me more about Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC)...

We are an employee-centric company of 50 employees and growing where the leadership knows not just your name, but what's important to you. We believe that our continued success is dependent on the well-being of our valued employees. This is proven by our investment in a competitive benefits package, competitive pay, internal career paths, and the incredible 60 percent of our team that has been with the company 15 years or longer. We are rapidly growing and need great people to take us into the next chapter of UPC success.

For over 45 years, we have been a family owned manufacturing retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase displays in Madison, WI. We cater to a wide range of industries including stationery, gift, housewares, home appliances, and sporting goods. We have become the industry leader in designing and manufacturing quality fixtures and displays for consumer products and are proud that our products are made in America! We are unique because we have many processes done in-house. We work with a variety of materials on a daily basis. Our processes include: large format printing, silk screening, CNC machining, vacuum forming, edge banding, finishing, plastic fabrication, custom/studio work, assembly and packaging, warehouse and shipping.

So how do I join?

First step is applying by submitting your application and resume. If your qualifications look like a fit, we will reach out to learn more in a phone conversation. If we both agree to move forward after our initial discussion, we'll invite you onsite to meet our team and tour the facility. It's important to UPC to hire team members that are a great fit for our long-term success.

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Diversity is valued and UPC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.