Estimator - Delta, Canada - Knight Signs

Knight Signs

Verified Company

Delta, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

The Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates, including manufacturing, labor and installation costs for the sales team to secure customer tenders for signs by Knight Signs.

Responsibilities:

Provide knowledge to others in understanding estimating techniques and historical information.
Mentor less experienced estimators in acquiring examples and understanding of how estimating is completed.
Support other departments in understanding labor costs, material variations and unique situations within the sign industry.
Analyze drawings and blueprints to prepare estimates for custom manufacturing including materials, labor costs and installation of signage.
Review artwork and structural/electrical drawings to ensure they are complete with all necessary details.
Interact with Sales, Project Management, Production, Purchasing and Installation departments to ensure product/installation estimations will meet customer requirements.
Improve existing designs and create new designs through interaction with sales and graphic designers.
Resolve conflicting information for purposes of accurate and timely preparation of quotes.
Review actual labor, material breakdowns and develop standard estimation models and procedures.
Pull costs from previous estimates whenever possible to speed up the quote process.
Support sales department with insight into overall general cost information.
Send out quote request to subcontractors for specialized work.

Competencies and Skills

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
Proven innovative problem solving and decision making abilities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain best practices.
Effective communications skills, with the ability to listen and persuade.
Analytical thinking with very good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Takes initiative, strong work ethic, can execute and gets things done.
Ability to work on tight deadlines; prioritize and plan work accordingly.

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or engineering technology, fabrication or ticketed trade such as carpentry, welding, electrical, etc.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar environment.
Sound knowledge of estimating practices and manufacturing processes. Experience with manufacturing processes and machinery, aluminum/steel fabrication and quality assurance systems.
Estimating certificate or postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering is an asset.
Strong computer literacy.
Proficiency with MS Office, strength with MS Excel, Quoting or ERP Systems, etc.
Clear and concise English language abilities, both written and verbal.

Salary:
$45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits: