Lead Estimator

High Value Signs is a full-service commercial sign company located in Irving, TX. We do lobby signs, building signs, monument signs, graphics for walls, floors, and windows, car and truck wraps and graphics, custom wall coverings, dimensional letters, and much more! We are licensed electrical sign contractor (TSCL 18778). 

Why You Should Join Our Team 

We are a leading local sign company with over a decade of serving the Dallas/Fort Worth business community with many customers who turn to us time and time again for their signs. We invest in our team within a fun, supportive, and positive work environment. We pay a highly competitive wage depending on experience. Our team enjoys working with a tight knit team that supports each other and works together.  

Plus, we have a customizable benefits program that allows employees to select the set of benefits that means the most to them. In addition, we offer a company retirement 401k plan with Company matching, paid-time-off (PTO), and a bonus program. If this sounds good to you, it is easy to apply! 

About High Value Signs 

High Value Signs & Studio is a full-service commercial sign company located in Irving, TX serving the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex and we are growing rapidly. From design to permitting to fabrication to installation and service, our customers count on our vibrant, skilled, and creative team to make their signs a reality. We do lobby signs, building signs, monument signs, graphics for walls, floors, and windows, car and truck wraps and graphics, custom wall coverings, dimensional letters, and much more! 

Our goal every day is to “wow!” our customers and provide them with the highest value for the money. We know the key role our employees play in serving our customers. We strive every day to equip our team with solid training, an engaging work environment, and professional growth opportunities. Come see what it is to be part of the best sign company in DFW, fueled by our core values of trust, excellence, safety, communication and a “can-do” attitude. 

Do You Know You'd Be a Good Fit? 

Are you someone who can look at a set of drawings, specifications or a customer request and quickly understand what it is going to take to actually build and install the sign - and what it should cost? Do you enjoy solving problems, finding better ways to build something, and making sure important details do not get missed? 

Our Lead Estimator is both a highly capable estimator and a leader within our Design & Estimating Department. You understand sign construction, materials, fabrication methods, installation requirements and vendor capabilities. You know when more information is needed and when a reasonable assumption can be made. You are analytical and detail-oriented, but you also understand that estimates need to move through the organization quickly so Sales can win profitable work. You take ownership of estimating accuracy, consistency and turnaround time and help other estimators continue developing their knowledge and skills. 

What We Need From You 

As our Lead Estimator, you will turn sign designs, site information, city sign ordinance and/or landlord requirements, customer requirements and specifications into complete, accurate and profitable estimates. You will determine the materials, labor, equipment, outsourced services, permitting, engineering, installation requirements and other costs necessary to successfully complete each project. 

You will build and maintain accurate estimates and Bills of Material in ShopVox, obtain and evaluate vendor pricing, identify missing information or potential risks. As the Lead Estimator, you will also help establish estimating standards, review complex or high-value estimates, improve estimating templates and processes, help develop other estimators, and use actual project results to continuously improve future estimating accuracy. 

We are looking for someone who brings: 

• Strong sign estimating experience and knowledge of commercial sign construction, materials and fabrication methods 
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, measurements, site surveys and architectural plans 
• Strong understanding of Bills of Material, labor requirements, production methods and installation requirements 
• Experience estimating illuminated and non-illuminated signs, dimensional letters, channel letters, cabinets, monument signs, architectural signage, graphics and other commercial sign products 
• Ability to identify appropriate materials, fabrication methods, vendors, equipment and installation approaches 
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency 
• Understanding of estimated versus actual costs, gross margin, change orders and project profitability 
• Experience working with vendors, evaluating outsourced pricing, and identifying incomplete information or project risks 
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop other estimators; ShopVox or similar estimating software experience preferred 
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, accountability and a desire to continuously improve 

If you know how signs are built, understand what makes an estimate accurate and profitable, and enjoy helping both people and processes get better, we want to meet you.