ABOUT THIS ROLE The Estimator is at the commercial heart of SDGNY's pre-construction team — translating complex signage scopes into accurate, competitive, and well-documented cost estimates that fuel our growth. From small interior sign programs to large-scale transit and exterior installations, you'll draw on your deep knowledge of sign fabrication, materials, and installation to produce pricing that is both sharp and defensible. This is a fully remote role requiring strong technical judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare detailed cost estimates for signage projects including materials, in-house fabrication labor, finishing, printing, electrical, permitting, and installation

- Review and analyze take-off data, architectural drawings, specifications, site survey reports, and addenda to define accurate scope of work

- Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor quotations for electrical, structural, rigging, and specialized installation work

- Clearly document all assumptions, exclusions, unit costs, allowances, and scope qualifications within each estimate

- Partner with the Pre-Construction Engineer to develop cost-effective technical solutions that balance SDGNY's quality standards with client budget constraints

- Participate in remote pre-bid walkthroughs, client clarification calls, and RFI coordination processes

- Build and maintain a living database of unit costs, fabrication productivity rates, and current material and labor pricing

- Prepare bid summaries and pricing exhibits in formats required by clients, general contractors, and public procurement agencies

- Support the Bid Manager with accurate, clearly formatted pricing packages during final proposal assembly





- Hand off awarded project budgets and scope documentation to SDGNY's project management team in a structured, thorough manner

- Analyze bid results over time to continuously refine estimating accuracy and improve win rates

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience

- 4+ years of estimating experience in signage, architectural fabrication, or commercial construction

- Strong working knowledge of sign fabrication methods — including metalwork, printing, painting, channel letters, LED systems, and installation hardware

- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel;

experience with estimating software (Bluebeam, Stack, or industry-specific platforms) is a plus

- Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized — able to manage multiple estimates without sacrificing accuracy

- Strong written and verbal communicator — able to clearly present and defend pricing decisions to internal teams and external stakeholders

- Proven ability to thrive in a remote, deadline-driven environment using tools like Slack, Google Workspace, and Procore

NICE TO HAVE

- Experience estimating MTA, DOT, or other New York City agency signage projects

- Knowledge of union labor rates, prevailing wage requirements, and M/WBE compliance documentation in the NYC market

- Familiarity with SDGNY's fabrication capabilities: in-house printing, metalwork, cutting, painting, prototyping, and installation

About SDGNY

Sign Design Group Recent York is a MBE and DBE certified signage company based in New York. We design, fabricate, and install high-quality signage solutions for clients including the MTA, Equinox, TimeOut Market, cultural institutions, and hospitality brands — all produced with in-house capabilities spanning metalwork, printing, painting, cutting, and installation.

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