What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Estimator and Project Manager position at Sign Country?
Company Overview
Sign Country, established in 2009, is dedicated to delivering high-quality signage products and reliable services. Our mission is to provide award-winning designs and exceptional service, making us a one-stop shop for all signage and marketing needs.
Summary
We are seeking an Estimating / Project Manager to join our dynamic team at Sign Country. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the estimating process for various projects, ensuring accuracy in cost assessments and contributing to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Review RFPs with the ability to analyze sign drawings and identify all necessary elements (material and labor) to perform accurate takeoffs from internal drawings as well as civil and architectural plan sets.
- Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates.
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive estimates for signage projects, including itemized breakdowns of costs.
- Proactively communicate with the sales/design team to thoroughly define project scope and ensure accurate, reasonable and competitive quotes are given on a timely basis.
- Maintain current knowledge of materials, labor costs, and fabrication methods.
- Solutions-based, proactive, organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, strong time management skills
- Flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and types.
- Collaborate with sales, project managers, designers, vendors, and production/installer managers to ensure project success.
- Ability to find vendors, communicate needs, value engineer solutions and negotiate pricing.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to “see the big picture” while focusing on the details.
Requirements
- Proven experience in the sign industry estimating or a related field.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand and use multiple platforms (internally and externally) to manage projects
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail for accurate cost assessments.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values innovation and quality, we invite you to apply for the Estimating Manager position at Sign Country today!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Little Chute, WI 54140 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Little Chute, WI 54140: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person