Signage Estimating & Engineering Specialist

Broadway National Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Broadway National is seeking an experienced Signage Estimator to join our team in the United States. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for national signage projects, review drawings, and coordinate with engineers, procurement, and account executives to define scope and ensure competitive bids.

Ideal candidates have five+ years in commercial signage estimating or related fields, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while upholding quality and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in commercial signage estimating or related fields.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and build accurate estimates.
• Familiarity with sign fabrication materials and installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for national signage projects and RFPs.
• Review drawings, surveys, and client requirements to define scope.
• Capture all costs: fabrication, installation, permitting, and more.
• Develop budgets and detailed breakdowns for clients and Project Managers.
• Explain estimating assumptions, labor calculations, material quantities, and costing methods.
• Manage multiple bids and meet submission deadlines.
• Maintain estimating templates and pricing databases; negotiate with vendors.
• Provide engineering guidance during design development and value engineering.

Skills

Signage estimating

Project management

Reading architectural drawings

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

ERP software

Job description

Our FamilyBroadway National, one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing privately owned companies, provides national and international Property Management services to high profile clientele throughout a wide range of businesses. Such businesses include Tech, Restaurant, Super Market, Facility Maintenance, Retail, Specialty and more.

Our FamilyBroadway National, one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing privately owned companies, provides national and international Property Management services to high profile clientele throughout a wide range of businesses. Such businesses include Tech, Restaurant, Super Market, Facility Maintenance, Retail, Specialty and more.

Job 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.

Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: national signage programs, retail rollouts, multi-location branding, permitting processes, and ERP or project management software.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills; accountable, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company paid Group Term Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement savings plan (company match)
• Paid vacation, sick/personal time and floating holidays
• Paid Holidays

Why Broadway?We aim to provide our employees with a family-oriented atmosphere, where they are encouraged and motivated in a comfortable setting, while still being given the proper tools to grow within the company. As we experience rapid growth each year, we strive to assure our employees grow with us. Our company welcomes both those who have industry experience and those who are interested in learning about the facility maintenance business. We offer extensive training to new hires, providing them with the skill set needed to succeed. Our goal is to not only to provide exceptional customer service to our clients, but also to create an environment where employees flourish. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.