OITDOOR/INDOOR SIGNAGE COST ESTIMATOR

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, BOQs, and quotations for advertising, signage, printing, branding, and exhibition projects. • Calculate material quantities, wastage, labour, production, fabrication, installation, and transportation costs. • Estimate costs for acrylic, Forex/PVC foam board, ACP/ACM, aluminium, stainless steel, flex banners, vinyl, and other advertising materials. • Calculate costs for 3D letters, illuminated signs, LED signage, lightboxes, shopfront signs, pylon signs, and custom signage fabrication. • Estimate large-format printing, digital printing, CNC routing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and finishing costs. • Prepare cost breakdowns for exhibition stands, event branding, promotional displays, and corporate branding projects. • Obtain and compare supplier quotations, maintain updated material price lists, and monitor UAE market prices. • Review technical drawings, dimensions, specifications, and project requirements to determine the most suitable materials and production methods. • Coordinate with sales, design, production, and installation teams to ensure accurate costing and competitive quotations. • Ensure all quotations include appropriate cost margins and meet project requirements and deadlines. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Signage Estimator, Cost Estimator in the advertising, signage, printing, or production industry. • Strong knowledge of advertising materials, including acrylic sheets, Forex/PVC foam board, ACP/ACM, aluminium, stainless steel, flex banners, vinyl, and other signage substrates. • Hands-on experience in estimating illuminated and non-illuminated signage, 3D letters, LED signs, lightboxes, shopfront signage, and large-format printing. • Good understanding of fabrication processes, CNC routing, laser cutting, printing, finishing, and installation requirements. • Proven ability to calculate material quantities, wastage, production costs, labour, installation, and project profitability. • Good knowledge of UAE supplier rates, material costs, and local market pricing. • Ability to read technical drawings, understand project specifications, and prepare accurate BOQs and quotations. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quotation/costing tools. • Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and communication skills. • Relevant technical or engineering qualifications are preferred. • Candidates with experience in general estimation but no practical knowledge of advertising and signage projects will not be considered.