Senior Estimator

Description

POSITION TITLE: Senior Estimator

TEAM: Planning and Cost Engineering (PACE)

REPORTS TO: Vice President – Planning and Cost Engineering

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary, Exempt

LOCATION: Headquarters (On-Site)

At the heart of Gable lies a passion that transcends the conventional. We’re more than just creators of visual communications; we’re experts at creating experiences. We believe that every brand, building, and place has a unique story to tell, and our mission is to elevate the way they are seen, experienced, and remembered.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where team members can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

The Senior Estimator plays a key role within the Planning and Cost Engineering team by leading the development of accurate, competitive, and margin-conscious cost estimates for complex static and digital signage projects.

This role is responsible for estimating larger, higher-value, and more technically involved opportunities, including multi-site programs, commercial developments, mixed-use environments, casinos, airports, malls, and other complex architectural signage projects. The Senior Estimator analyzes drawings, specifications, site conditions, production methods, materials, outsourced manufacturing options, installation requirements, and project risks to develop complete and reliable cost models.

As a senior member of the estimating function, this position is expected to go beyond estimate preparation. The Senior Estimator helps shape bid strategy, identifies cost and scope risks early, supports value engineering, reviews estimate quality, mentors less experienced estimators, and contributes to continuous improvement of estimating tools, standards, production rates, and cost libraries.

Complex Cost Estimating and Bid Development

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, survey data, bid documents, proposals, and scope requirements to define project assumptions, constraints, risks, and estimating approach.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for complex exterior and interior static and digital signage projects, including materials, fabrication labor, equipment, installation, subcontracted work, freight, outsourced manufacturing, and other project-specific cost drivers.
• Perform and validate detailed quantity takeoffs and develop preliminary Bills of Material (BOM) and Bills of Labor (BOL) using ERP, estimating, or cost modeling systems.
• Lead estimating efforts for larger or more complex bids, including multi-site programs, large commercial developments, airports, casinos, malls, and other technically demanding signage environments.
• Evaluate materials, finishes, illumination technologies, fabrication methods, installation conditions, and vendor options to determine accurate and cost-effective estimating solutions.
• Prepare pricing updates for design revisions, change orders, value engineering options, scope clarifications, and evolving project requirements during pre-sale and early execution phases.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, constructability concerns, schedule risks, site access challenges, subcontractor requirements, and other factors that may affect cost, margin, or execution.
• Participate in bid/no-bid discussions, estimate reviews, and project risk assessments by clearly communicating cost drivers, assumptions, alternatives, and margin considerations.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Project Support

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Concept Design, Engineering & Technical Design, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, field teams, and outsourced manufacturing partners to ensure estimate alignment with project strategy and execution capabilities.
• Work with Supply Chain, vendors, subcontractors, and outsourced manufacturing partners to obtain current pricing, validate production capabilities, evaluate make-versus-buy options, and support competitive bid positioning.
• Coordinate with field personnel and project teams to evaluate site conditions, installation feasibility, access requirements, equipment needs, and other field-related cost impacts.
• Review estimate packages for completeness,…