What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at yesco?
Minimum: Maximum: Location: Chandler, Arizona Job Type: Full time Job Title: Estimator Job Description: Company Overview YESCO is North America’s largest sign company, with over 100 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing some of the world’s most iconic signs, including the legendary “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. As a family-owned business, our legacy is built on craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our employees are industry leaders who value teamwork, creativity, and delivering exceptional quality to our customers. At YESCO, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills are recognized, and your contributions help shape the future of our industry. General Purpose Prepares time, cost, and labor estimates for sign projects by analyzing specifications, proposals, and documentation. Supports planning, scheduling, and budgeting through detailed estimating practices. A Day in the Life As an Estimator, you’ll spend most of your day reviewing specifications, design prints, and project data from the sales and design teams. You’ll work closely with engineers, project managers, and vendors to gather necessary inputs for developing accurate estimates. Using software tools and historical data, you'll prepare detailed cost breakdowns to support planning, pricing, and proposals. You’ll also participate in project meetings to ensure alignment and assist in refining estimating processes for future improvement. Duties and Responsibilities Review project data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized cost estimates. Review blueprints, product specifications, and proposals to prepare detailed estimates. Compute cost factors for management planning and scheduling. Consult with vendors and internal teams to clarify and resolve estimating issues. Identify cost trends and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Support the estimating department in meetings, schedule coordination, and other assigned duties. Requirements and Qualifications Degree or Certificate from an educational center in a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience accepted. Minimum 6 months of experience estimating sign projects preferred or in a related field. Fabrication or Installation experience in the sign industry preferred. Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and material specifications. Basic understanding of engineering processes, prints, call-outs, and terminology. Strong mathematical, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and estimating/project management software. Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Compliance Statement YESCO is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All applicants must pass a pre-hire drug test before receiving an official job offer. YESCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO is a privately owned sign company established in 1920 and is a top leader in the sign industry. YESCO is a professional, friendly, family oriented company that provides customers with signs and services of the highest quality with the greatest possible value, and provides good jobs, workings conditions and benefits for our employees. We are seeking good, qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are self-driven and self-motivated and who would love to work for us in an uplifting and enjoyable environment.