Project Estimator

Twilight Signs

$145K — $166K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in estimating within manufacturing, construction, signage, millwork, or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Capability to interpret drawings and technical documents
  • Keen attention to detail while managing multiple tasks
  • Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Curiosity and confidence in making assumptions when data is incomplete

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate, competitive quotes for custom signage projects
  • Review drawings and specifications to assess material, labor, and production needs
  • Gather and analyze data to create estimates from concept to completion
  • Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing and product information
  • Assemble bid pricing for large tenders and proposals
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure estimate accuracy and feasibility
  • Enhance estimating templates and costing tools
  • Identify risks and opportunities affecting project costs
  • Support continuous improvement of estimating processes

Benefits

  • Work on unique custom projects instead of repetitive items
  • Team collaboration with designers, fabricators, and project managers
  • Influence projects from concept to reality
  • Comprehensive group benefits
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Group RRSP matching
  • Quarterly company events
  • Early Fridays
  • Stable company with over 30 years of industry leadership
Full Job Description
Description

We're looking for a Project Estimator who enjoys solving puzzles, analyzing project requirements, and turning concepts into accurate, competitive estimates. If you're naturally curious, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with multiple departments to build winning solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for custom signage projects
  • Review drawings, renderings, specifications, and project requirements to determine materials, labour, and production requirements
  • Gather and analyze information to develop estimates from concept through completion
  • Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and product information
  • Assemble bid pricing for large-scale tenders and proposal submissions
  • Collaborate with sales, design, project management, and production teams to ensure estimate accuracy and feasibility
  • Maintain and improve estimating templates, costing tools, and ERP data
  • Identify risks, assumptions, and opportunities that may impact project costs
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating processes and cost accuracy


What You'll Bring

  • Experience estimating within a manufacturing, construction, signage, millwork, or related industry
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents
  • Strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
  • Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Confidence making assumptions and asking questions when information is incomplete
  • Sign industry experience is considered an asset but not required


Why Join Twilight?

  • Work on unique custom projects-not repetitive products
  • Collaborate with a team of designers, fabricators, project managers, and installers
  • Play a key role in helping projects move from concept to reality
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive group benefits
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Group RRSP Matching Program
  • Quarterly company events
  • Early Fridays
  • Stable, growing company with over 30 years of industry leadership


Who Succeeds Here

Our best estimators are curious, resourceful, and collaborative. They enjoy digging into the details, asking questions, and finding solutions when information isn't black and white. They understand that great estimates come from great teamwork and a strong understanding of how things are built.

If you enjoy solving challenges, working with talented people, and helping bring ambitious projects to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per hour

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