Estimator

Creative Sign Designs•Tampa, FL

12d

About The Position

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

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.

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.