Lead Estimator

High Value Signs; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonus program

Competitive wages

Job summary

High Value Signs in Irving, TX is seeking a Lead Estimator who understands sign construction, materials, and fabrication. You will build accurate, profitable estimates from drawings, site info, and client requirements, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

You will lead a collaborative Estimating Department, refine standards, review complex bids, and coach junior estimators while coordinating with sales and operations to win profitable work.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial sign construction, materials and fabrication methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, measurements and site surveys.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials, labor requirements, production methods and installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Turn sign designs, site information, city ordinances and landlord requirements into complete, accurate, and profitable estimates.
• Determine materials, labor, equipment, outsourced services, permitting, engineering and installation costs.
• Build and maintain estimates and Bills of Materials in ShopVox; evaluate vendor pricing and risks.
• Help establish estimating standards, review complex estimates, and improve templates and processes.
• Coach and develop other estimators and share knowledge to improve accuracy and speed.

Skills

Sign estimation

Reading drawings

BOM knowledge

Vendor pricing

Installation methods

Analytical skills

Profitability focus

Leadership

ShopVox

Tools

ShopVox

Job description

High Value Signs is a full-service commercial sign company located in Irving, TX. We do lobby signs, building signs, monument signs, graphics for walls, floors, and windows, car and truck wraps and graphics, custom wall coverings, dimensional letters, and much more! We are licensed electrical sign contractor (TSCL 18778).

Why You Should Join Our Team

We are a leading local sign company with over a decade of serving the Dallas/Fort Worth business community with many customers who turn to us time and time again for their signs. We invest in our team within a fun, supportive, and positive work environment. We pay a highly competitive wage depending on experience. Our team enjoys working with a tight knit team that supports each other and works together.

Plus, we have a customizable benefits program that allows employees to select the set of benefits that means the most to them. In addition, we offer a company retirement 401k plan with Company matching, paid-time-off (PTO), and a bonus program.

About High Value Signs

High Value Signs & Studio is a full-service commercial sign company located in Irving, TX serving the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex and we are growing rapidly. From design to permitting to fabrication to installation and service, our customers count on our vibrant, skilled, and creative team to make their signs a reality. We do lobby signs, building signs, monument signs, graphics for walls, floors, and windows, car and truck wraps and graphics, custom wall coverings, dimensional letters, and much more!

Our goal every day is to “wow!” our customers and provide them with the highest value for the money. We know the key role our employees play in serving our customers. We strive every day to equip our team with solid training, an engaging work environment, and professional growth opportunities. Come see what it is to be part of the best sign company in DFW, fueled by our core values of trust, excellence, safety, communication and a “can-do” attitude.

Do You Know You’d Be a Good Fit?

Are you someone who can look at a set of drawings, specifications or a customer request and quickly understand what it is going to take to actually build and install the sign - and what it should cost? Do you enjoy solving problems, finding better ways to build something, and making sure important details do not get missed?

Our Lead Estimator is both a highly capable estimator and a leader within our Design & Estimating Department. You understand sign construction, materials, fabrication methods, installation requirements and vendor capabilities. You know when more information is needed and when a reasonable assumption can be made. You are analytical and detail-oriented, but you also understand that estimates need to move through the organization quickly so Sales can win profitable work. You take ownership of estimating accuracy, consistency and turnaround time and help other estimators continue developing their knowledge and skills.

What We Need From You

As our Lead Estimator, you will turn sign designs, site information, city sign ordinance and/or landlord requirements, customer requirements and specifications into complete, accurate and profitable estimates. You will determine the materials, labor, equipment, outsourced services, permitting, engineering, installation requirements and other costs necessary to successfully complete each project.

You will build and maintain accurate estimates and Bills of Material in ShopVox, obtain and evaluate vendor pricing, identify missing information or potential risks. As the Lead Estimator, you will also help establish estimating standards, review complex or high-value estimates, improve estimating templates and processes, help develop other estimators, and use actual project results to continuously improve future estimating accuracy.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong sign estimating experience and knowledge of commercial sign construction, materials and fabrication methods
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, measurements, site surveys and architectural plans
• Strong understanding of Bills of Material, labor requirements, production methods and installation requirements
• Experience estimating illuminated and non-illuminated signs, dimensional letters, channel letters, cabinets, monument signs, architectural signage, graphics and other commercial sign products
• Ability to identify appropriate materials, fabrication methods, vendors, equipment and installation approaches
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency
• Understanding of estimated versus actual costs, gross margin, change orders and project profitability
• Experience working with vendors, evaluating outsourced pricing, and identifying incomplete information or project risks
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop other estimators; ShopVox or similar estimating software experience preferred
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, accountability and a desire to continuously improve

If you know how signs are built, understand what makes an estimate accurate and profitable, and enjoy helping both people and processes get better, we want to meet you.