Signage Estimating & Engineering Specialist

Broadway National Inc•NY Remote, US, NY

6d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Broadway National, a rapidly growing company in property management services, is seeking a Signage Estimating & Engineering Specialist. This role is crucial for preparing detailed and accurate estimates for national signage projects, including RFPs, active projects, capital programs, and service opportunities. The specialist will be responsible for defining project scope by reviewing architectural and engineering drawings, surveys, and client requirements, and will capture all associated project costs such as fabrication, installation, permitting, engineering, freight, equipment, subcontractors, and project management. The position involves developing conceptual budgets and detailed breakdowns, explaining estimating methodologies, and managing multiple bids to meet deadlines. The specialist will also maintain estimating templates and databases, serve as a technical authority on sign construction and fabrication, and ensure compliance with brand standards and codes. Collaboration with the Director of Signage, Account Executives, Project Managers, and Procurement is essential, as is maintaining thorough estimating records and soliciting competitive pricing from vendors. The role also focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities and continuously improving estimating processes.

Requirements

Minimum five years in commercial signage estimating, project management, engineering, or commercial construction.
Strong grasp of sign fabrication, construction methods, and structural engineering concepts as applied to signage.
Proficient at reading architectural and engineering drawings and building accurate estimates from them.
Working knowledge of signage materials and methods — aluminum, steel, acrylic, vinyl, welding, powder coating, LED illumination, electrical systems, freight logistics, and crane operations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel; Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills; accountable, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

national signage programs
retail rollouts
multi-location branding
permitting processes
ERP or project management software

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for national signage RFPs, active projects, capital programs, service opportunities, and account work.
Review architectural and engineering drawings, surveys, site photos, specifications, and client requirements to define scope.
Capture all project costs: fabrication, installation, permitting, engineering, freight, equipment, subcontractors, and project management.
Develop conceptual budgets in early planning and detailed breakdowns for Project Managers and clients.
Explain estimating assumptions, labor calculations, material quantities, and costing methodology.
Manage multiple concurrent bids and meet submission deadlines.
Maintain standardized estimating templates, pricing tools, and vendor pricing databases.
Serve as the technical authority on sign construction, fabrication methods, and structural mounting for all sign types.
Review shop and engineering drawings with the Art Department and fabrication partners for accuracy and constructability.
Provide engineering guidance during design development and recommend value engineering and fabrication improvements.
Ensure compliance with client brand standards, engineering requirements, ADA, UL, and applicable building and sign codes.
Partner with the Director of Signage and Account Executives to support sales opportunities and proposal development. Participate in client kickoff meetings as needed.
Support Project Managers on change orders and scope revisions; coordinate with Procurement on long lead-time materials.
Maintain complete estimating records: assumptions, bid summaries, pricing history, and vendor quotations — properly archived to support future projects, audits, and cost analysis.
Solicit competitive pricing from fabrication, installation, engineering, freight, crane, electrical, permitting, and specialty vendors. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and project costs.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
Continuously improve estimating tools and processes.