Estimator

Creative Sign DesignsTampa, FL

About The Position

Responsible for estimating costs on projects in a timely manner and with accuracy for the sales and project management teams.

Requirements

  • 5 years custom architectural and national brand program sign estimating experience.
  • College Education and/or Relevant training in estimating.
  • Understanding of architectural interior and exterior signage products.
  • Goal oriented and action-focused.
  • Self-disciplined.
  • Problem Solving/Analysis skills.
  • Organization skills.
  • Attention to Details.
  • Comfortable working under pressure and speed requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Generate RFIs and review all addendums to complete estimates.
  • Research, contact, and qualify outsourced vendors.
  • Review plans to verify scope, project details, and risks.
  • Review take-offs and sign counts in architectural plans.
  • Research materials, costs, and lead times for products within sign designs.
  • Estimate in compliance with the design.
  • Bid to sign package specifications.
  • Offer Value Engineering options to base bid designs.
  • Collaborate with production/installation regarding labor and material estimates.
  • Educate and advise internal team on design solutions and best practices.
  • Provide budgetary ROM numbers for customers.
  • Estimate to cost and collaborate with AM for suggested markup vs. requested markup.
  • Collaborate with design and project team during pre/post bid meetings.
  • Educate and negotiate with vendors on means and methods of fabrication and/or VE options.
  • Determine project costs using CSD estimating sheets and custom software.
  • Complete estimates within committed timeframes.
  • Create project bill of material updates for design changes or fabrication changes.
  • Properly document all descriptions, changes, vendor quotes, etc. in the CSD drive Estimating Folder.
  • Interact with customers with the sales team or project management team in descopes, site walks, as required.
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