Estimator

Adcon

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary of Duties: Collect and analyze data to assess the necessary time, money, materials, and labor required for assigned projects and change orders. Accurately report these estimates and update as needed to ensure alignment with the production process. Essential Duties: Review sign projects to determine the most economical manner for fabricating, transporting, and installing while meeting the requirements of the designer, client, landlords, municipalities, etc. Determine requirements for labor, materials, outsourcing, sub-contracting, engineering, etc. needed for the project. Estimating costs for change orders for previously sold jobs. Work with the sales team to prepare estimates and bids for clients. Maintain records of estimated and actual costs. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with clients, co-workers, and others, as necessary. Identifies the pricing structure required for products to sell at profit. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field or 1-2 years related experience (sign experience is a plus).
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven track record planning and managing resources.
Positive attitude and willingness to adapt.
Advanced math skills used to calculate labor, material, and equipment estimates.
Team Player
Level-headed
Analytical
Strong interpersonal relationship skills
Organized
Accountable and dependable

Nice To Haves

Experience with Computer Systems – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Competent with data analysis & forecasting.
Time-management is used to plan in advance and work efficiently to meet assigned deadlines.
Detail orientation, being precise in estimates to avoid minor impacts to the overall expense of a project.
Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Review sign projects to determine the most economical manner for fabricating, transporting, and installing while meeting the requirements of the designer, client, landlords, municipalities, etc.
Determine requirements for labor, materials, outsourcing, sub-contracting, engineering, etc. needed for the project.
Estimating costs for change orders for previously sold jobs.
Work with the sales team to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.
Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with clients, co-workers, and others, as necessary.
Identifies the pricing structure required for products to sell at profit.