Junior Estimator

**Overview**

**Career opportunity 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

**You will bring**
- 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**
- Post-secondary 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.

**Knight Signs will offer you**
- Competitive salary
- Rewarding and fast-paced projects
- Opportunity for growth and career development
- Secure long-term employment with opportunity for advancement
- Extended Medical Benefit coverage after initial three months

**We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Knight Signs is an equal opportunity employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and visitors must follow Knight Signs' COVID-19 protocols. Wearing masks in the facility is optional.

Work Location: In person