Job Description
Job DescriptionSummary of Duties: Collect and analyze data to assess the necessary time, money, materials, and labor required for assigned projects and change orders. Accurately report these estimates and update as needed to ensure alignment with the production process.
Essential Duties:
- Review sign projects to determine the most economical manner for fabricating, transporting, and installing while meeting the requirements of the designer, client, landlords, municipalities, etc.
- Determine requirements for labor, materials, outsourcing, sub-contracting, engineering, etc. needed for the project.
- Estimating costs for change orders for previously sold jobs.
- Work with the sales team to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
- Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.
- Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with clients, co-workers, and others, as necessary.
- Identifies the pricing structure required for products to sell at profit.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Core Competencies:
- Team Player
- Level-headed
- Analytical
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Organized
- Accountable and dependable
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field or 1-2 years related experience (sign experience is a plus).
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record planning and managing resources.
- Positive attitude and willingness to adapt.
- Advanced math skills used to calculate labor, material, and equipment estimates.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Computer Systems Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Competent with data analysis & forecasting.
- Time-management is used to plan in advance and work efficiently to meet assigned deadlines.
- Detail orientation, being precise in estimates to avoid minor impacts to the overall expense of a project.
- Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to sit and use a computer for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 15 pounds when necessary.
- Perform the following tasks during the workday reading, writing, speaking, listening, typing, siting, standing, walking.
Working Conditions:
Full-time position in an office environment. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
Working Hours:
Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. Two 15-minute rest breaks and one 1-hour lunch break each day.
Benefits:
Benefits are available after meeting eligibility requirements to include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Accrual, Paid Sick Leave, and 401(k) Retirement.
Salary Range: 57,784 75,000 DOE