Who are we? We are an employee rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics. We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose.

What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists. We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people. We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team.

We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer. We have high expectations for customer obsession and building fantastic company culture. We have chosen a culture of communication (it's how we win). A culture of performance (it's how we grow). And a culture of kindness (it's how we create a place we all want to be). This is incredibly hard to build and maintain.

We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it. 

What you’re good at:

• You’re technology savvy. You move fast on a computer.

• You’re a good project manager and organized.

• You’ve lived in the technical productivity suites (Office/Google/Acrobat/etc) and know how to get stuff done.

• You’re pretty good at that calculator app on your phone - ie you’re decent at basic math

• You’re into helping recognize and appreciate people 

• You’re an excellent communicator.

• You have a sense of urgency and take pride in helping your team excel

• You like following a process, consider yourself detail oriented, and like checking off to-do’s.

• In fact you really, really like checking boxes, clearing inboxes and lists, and being efficient

• You're a patient and flexible person. Estimators deal with all sorts of personalities - we have a passionate team trying to take care of tight deadlines and challenging and creative builds.

• Experience in basic construction and/or signage builds and bids is a plus, but not required

• “Spreadsheet Ninja” is a relatable title

Some of the challenges of this job

• Signs, Graphics, Print, New Construction - our world is vast. I mean, there’s a lot to learn. There’s a considerable but expected learning curve. You gotta be sharp and grasp things quickly.

• A lot of screen time: some people love the screen time, and some not so much - this is mostly digital estimating so there is a lot of time at your workstation; however, our philosophy is to give you really nice tools and make things comfortable for you - we treat you like a person, not a “human resource”.

• Mix tight deadlines and lot’s of complexity and customization with a dose of demanding customers…what a fantastic and tasty combo! The inevitable tensions can bring a lot of satisfaction and some stress. 

Why you want to work here:

We want to create the best workplace our employees have ever experienced. We are not for everyone though - the historical growth and big plans create many challenges and problems to solve and well, there’s a lot to do. We are generally a very flexible company made of really good people that want to be better and we’re dedicated to serving each other. We have great benefits and because we are a national and growing company, there is a ton of opportunity for those that want to grow with us. Besides, we get to create beautiful things all day that our customers desperately need and they find both exciting and useful, with tons of variety throughout the day - all with an all-star, winning team!

Position Summary

FASTSIGNS Everett, Lancaster & York is looking for someone to join our dynamic team as an Estimate Specialist to prepare accurate cost estimates for construction, engineering, manufacturing, and implementation projects. The role involves analyzing project requirements, updating costs, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will be the driving force behind the success of our projects.

Summary of the most important things:

1. Patience - an estimator needs to be cool, calm, and remain curious in the face of less-than-ideal information (roll with the punches) in a fast-paced work environment..

2. High Attention to detail - an estimator needs to be quick to determine what is needed in extreme detail, and build the estimate accurately. Again often with less than ideal info.

3. Works well with a team and with other teams and team members. An estimator needs to be present with their team daily either remotely or in person and contribute to the team’s growth, offer good customer service to our clients (the salespeople), and work hard to build and maintain strong communication across teams.

Other essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements.

• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.

• Develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and contract proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools.

• Coordinates with project management, production, installation and other project stakeholders.

• Uses technical knowledge of product offerings to advise and support sales teams with pricing estimates and implementation guidance based on customer requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• $22 - $27 per hour (depending on experience)

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Various voluntary insurance benefits including short-term disability, life ad&d, critical illness, accident

• Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 15 days per year

• 7 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday

• Opportunities for career advancement

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% company match

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

• An Associate's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

• At least two years of related experience and/or training is required.

• Familiarity with HubSpot or other CRM related software preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency to read, write, and effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, and management.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

• Proficient basic mathematical skills.

• Ability to work well independently and with others in a teamwork environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite or related software.