Junior Estimator - Delta, Canada - Pacific Signs Group Inc / Knight Signs

Description

Knight Signs is seeking a dynamic and motivated
Junior Estimator responsible for preparing estimates, including manufacturing, labour and installation costs for the sales team to secure customer tenders and projects for signage.

• 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.
• Follow & adhere to all safety procedures & regulations, report unsafe conditions

• 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.

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or engineering technology,
• Minimum of 1 year 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.
• 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.

• Competitive salary
• Rewarding and fastpaced projects
• Opportunity for growth and career development
• Secure longterm employment with opportunity for advancement
• Extended Medical Benefit coverage after initial three months

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

• French not required

• Monday to Friday