Entry-Level Project Estimator - Signage Budgets

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

BuildPro Sign Solutions, the construction signage division of FASTSIGNS Westerville, seeks a Project Estimator entry-level to prepare accurate estimates for construction signage projects. The role emphasizes estimating and bidding, with growth opportunities and mentorship to scale responsibilities.

You don’t need decades of experience—attitude, accuracy, and high-volume estimating ability matter most for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional
• Confident, conscientious, detail-oriented, and genuinely cares about quality work
• Comfortable with numbers, spreadsheets (Excel), and learning estimating software
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Capable of producing high-volume estimates efficiently without sacrificing accuracy

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate project estimates and proposals using standardized catalogs and pricing models
• Maintain records of estimates, project specs, and documentation for repeatable use
• Follow SOPs and workflows from estimate initiation through project completion
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination of materials, labor, and installation
• Conduct cost analysis to help achieve target margins
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, and support teams to ensure smooth execution
• Participate in weekly review meetings to report status, share improvements, and refine processes
• Learn industry standards, materials, and estimating best practices from experienced team members

Skills

Attentive to detail

Numbers & spreadsheets

Estimating software

Time management

Cross-department collaboration

High-volume estimating

Tools

Excel

Job description

BuildPro Sign Solutions, the construction signage division of FASTSIGNS Westerville, seeks a Project Estimator entry-level to prepare accurate estimates for construction signage projects. The role emphasizes estimating and bidding, with growth opportunities and mentorship to scale responsibilities.

You don’t need decades of experience—attitude, accuracy, and high-volume estimating ability matter most for success in this role.