Commercial Signage Estimator
Overview
This role is responsible for developing accurate estimates and pricing for commercial signage projects by reviewing plans, specifications, site conditions, and project requirements. The position works closely with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are properly scoped, priced, and prepared for successful execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers and technical information, and able to identify potential challenges while supporting estimating, project planning, and new business opportunities.
Specific Skills
- Commercial signage estimating experience preferred
- Ability to read architectural plans, elevations, drawings, and specifications
- Knowledge of signage materials, fabrication, installation, and production methods
- Strong math, estimating, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Comfortable communicating with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, PDFs, and estimating or project management software
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
- Willing and able to travel as needed for site surveys and project support
- Experience with electrical signage, dimensional letters, wayfinding, ADA signage, graphics, and architectural signage is a plus
Responsibilities
- Review plans, drawings, specifications, site surveys, and project requirements to develop accurate estimates for commercial signage projects.
- Prepare pricing for materials, fabrication, labor, installation, equipment, permitting, freight, and subcontracted services.
- Request and review vendor and subcontractor pricing as needed.
- Identify project requirements, potential challenges, and missing information before estimates are finalized.
- Work with project management, design, production, installation, and sales teams to ensure projects are accurately scoped and priced.
- Assist with site surveys, including measurements, photos, existing conditions, access requirements, and other information needed for estimating and project planning.
- Support new business opportunities by assisting with incoming project requests, proposals, pricing, follow-up, and early-stage project coordination.
- Help maintain estimating records, project pricing, vendor information, and historical cost data.
- Assist with additional project and business development needs when estimating demands allow.
Job Nature
Full Time
Job Location
Remote - Travel Required as Needed
Job Level
Experienced