What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Program/Account Estimator - Signage position at Jones Sign?
Position Summary:
As an Estimator for our national accounts team, you will have the opportunity to create cost projections for multiple brands, such as retailers, hospital networks, food chains, and custom signage. Using your signage knowledge and resourcefulness, you will dig into bid documents, specification, and conceptual drawings to create a program estimate. Throughout the process, strong communication and relationship building are needed as you interact with the sales, production, and purchasing teams. This position will work on a variety of requests from custom, one-off solutions to full programs.
Our most successful estimators thrive in our high-octane, fast-paced environment, yet have the ability to stay cool, calm and collected while faced with unique challenges each day. Additionally, they are comfortable with ambiguity and regularly use assertive communication skills to ascertain the appropriate products to estimate.
This position may be located at any of our production facilities, or from your remote home office.
What it takes to excel:
- 2 years signage estimating experience, with ability to calculate materials and labor requirements.
- Strong focus on accuracy and attention to details.
- Sound business acumen and understanding of what drives company profits.
- Ability to read and comprehend architectural blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Proficient computer skills. Program usage will include but not limited to Microsoft Office, BlueBeam, and companies ERP system.
- Consult with owners, contractors, vendors, and project managers to develop and communicate estimates.
- Advanced time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to work well independently and/or within a team.
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Articulate detail and strategy of completed estimate during bid review and/or production meetings.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
We are a leading signage and custom fabrication company in the U.S. and provide an attractive benefits package:
- Competitive salary
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- YMCA Health & Fitness Membership
- Charitable Contributions Match
- And so much more!
Jones Sign Company is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workplace that promotes a culture of trust, respect and communication along with a management team that listens.
