Please note this is not an entry level position. Experience estimating fabrication-based signage projects, interpreting drawings, and working within a sign shop environment is required.

Vancouver Sign Group is a leader in the sign and printing industry. We pride

ourselves on being able to take any project from concept to completion – all

in house. We have three divisions in our company: Digital Printing, Custom

Fabrication, and a dedicated in-house Installation team – all of which work

closely together to ensure everyone is set up for success for the same

outcome; a beautiful product that the customer and we are proud of!

The start of the success train begins with one very important person that we

are in search of, Estimator – Fabrication Division!

As an Estimator, and a member of our team you should:

Strive to be the best person you can be. This doesn’t directly relate only

to your quality of work, but as a genuine loyal, honest, happy human!

Be friendly, outgoing, and have great people skills! Communicating clearly with project managers, production, design, and sales is crucial.
Be computer literate – working in the sign and fabrication industry will require you to use a multitude of softwares such as Adobe Acrobat, scaling software, Excel, Illustrator or similar, and our CRM/quote management system.
Have a strong understanding of how fabricated signs are built. You should be able to determine construction methods, materials, lighting (when applicable), and installation considerations simply from drawings, descriptions, and reference photos.
Be confident reading architectural drawings, construction drawings, and technical details, including being able to scale drawings to determine accurate dimensions.
Have an exceptional eye for detail. Estimating requires accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to spot missing information before it becomes a problem.
Be self-sufficient and capable of managing your own workload, deadlines, and priorities.
Be able to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments as project timelines can shift quickly.
Have the ability to perform site checks when required – including verifying measurements, taking photos, and gathering missing data.

As an Estimator, the team will rely on you to provide accurate, organized,

and detailed costing for fabricated signage projects. The duties included in

this (but not limited to) are:

Reviewing drawings, architectural plans, RFQs, specifications, and client-provided documentation to extract all relevant fabrication data.
Scaling drawings to determine accurate sizes of signage components.
Determining materials, construction methods, hardware, lighting (if applicable), and installation requirements based on drawings, photos, and descriptions.
Inputting all data into our quote management system, including descriptions of how signs are built, materials required, labour hours, subcontractor costs, and any additional notes needed for production.
Coordinating with project managers, production managers, and designers to clarify missing or conflicting information.
Performing occasional site checks to verify measurements or conditions.
Ensuring all quotes are accurate, competitive, and aligned with company production capabilities.

With great responsibility comes great reward! You can expect all, or some of the following depending on experience:

Competitive Salary Based on Experience
Extended Health
Monthly Company Lunches (sometimes twice!)
Car Mileage Reimbursement

Vancouver Sign Group Canada

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Estimator - Sign and Print Shop