Signage Estimator Job at Insight Global, Houston, TX

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  • Insight Global
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

One of Insight Global's clients is a national leader in architectural signage and graphics. They design, manufacture, install, and service high-impact signage solutions for commercial properties, multi-family housing, healthcare facilities, parking garages, and more. They partner with leading construction companies and architectural design firms to bring signage visions to life—from concept to installation.

We are looking to help them hire a detail-driven Signage Estimator with experience in custom fabrication sign estimating. You’ll play a key role in preparing accurate project estimates and supporting data-informed pricing strategies that drive profitability.

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to our VP, the Signage Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for signage projects while also managing pricing analysis to support competitive and profitable pricing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze architectural drawings, specifications, and project details to develop accurate pricing for signage projects.
  • Provide full-service sign estimation for interior & exterior projects by identifying labor, material, equipment, and installation time requirements by studying blueprints, bid documents, and project specifications.
  • Review of detailed bids and proposals, ensuring alignment with design intent, budget, and project timelines.
  • Work closely with sales and project management teams to ensure pricing supports both project goals and company profitability.
  • Track and analyze pricing data, market trends, material costs, labor rates, and other factors to support competitive pricing strategies.
  • Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
  • Conduct post-project profitability reviews to strengthen future pricing accuracy.
  • Participate in bid review meetings to review estimates and pricing strategies with internal teams.

Education and Experience:

Required:

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent from an accredited institution
  • 3 years of custom fabrication sign estimating experience; must include estimating for complex signage projects such as large pylon signage, channel letters, monuments, neon, and electronic signs.

Preferred:

  • Deep understanding of custom sign manufacturing project timelines, fabrication processes, and cost-analysis methodologies for strategic pricing.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities:

  • Ability to interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, and project specifications related to signage accurately
  • Familiarity with materials, fabrication processes, and installation logistics
  • Analytical mindset with a knack for balancing quality, cost, and deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software
  • Effective communicator and team collaborator
  • Organized, deadline-driven, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

Listed below are key points regarding environmental and physical demands of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods most of workday.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers most of workday.
  • Normal setting for this job is office with responsibility to travel for site walks up to 15%.

What We Offer

  • Competitive market-driven compensation
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Aflac Short-term Disability, Cancer plan, Accident and Hospital plan offerings

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office,

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