Architectural Signage Production Estimator (Hybrid)

ASI | Signage Innovations; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ASI is seeking a production-driven estimator who can translate architectural drawings, specifications, sign schedules, and design intent into accurate, competitive cost estimates. This role requires a practical understanding of materials, fabrication processes, labor requirements, vendor pricing, and installation considerations.

The successful candidate will work closely with sales, project management, purchasing, engineering, production, and installation teams to ensure each estimate reflects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estimating, cost analysis, custom manufacturing, construction, or a comparable field.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, details, and project requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working in ERP, CRM, or estimating systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior and exterior architectural signage projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, sign schedules, bid documents, and client requirements to determine the complete scope of work.
• Develop material takeoffs, fabrication labor estimates, equipment requirements, installation labor, freight, vendor pricing, and subcontractor costs.
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability, constructability, production capacity, installation requirements, and potential cost risks.
• Identify scope gaps, unclear requirements, exclusions, assumptions, and items requiring clarification before a quote is finalized.
• Coordinate with sales consultants, project managers, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and installation teams to validate pricing and execution plans.
• Solicit, compare, and document vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Recommend practical value-engineering alternatives that improve competitiveness without compromising design intent, quality, or client requirements.
• Maintain clear estimating records, pricing assumptions, vendor information, and historical cost data.
• Use ERP/CRM systems, estimating databases, spreadsheets, and approved AI-assisted tools to improve consistency, speed, and accuracy.
• Support corporate initiatives to strengthen and standardize estimating practices across ASI offices.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Estimating databases

AI-assisted tools

Job description

ASI is seeking a production-driven estimator who can translate architectural drawings, specifications, sign schedules, and design intent into accurate, competitive cost estimates. This role requires a practical understanding of materials, fabrication processes, labor requirements, vendor pricing, and installation considerations.

The successful candidate will work closely with sales, project management, purchasing, engineering, production, and installation teams to ensure each estimate reflects