Careers At Metro Sign And Awning

Careers at Metro Sign & Awning

Open Positions

Metro Sign & Awning designs, manufactures, installs, and services commercial signage and awnings for
New England and beyond. Since 1989 the Metro name has been known for quality products and service.
Metro Sign & Awning is headquartered in a 15,000 square foot facility in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Compensation/Benefits:
Metro Sign & Awning offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Pay commensurate with
experience. Benefit package includes paid vacation, Vision, Medical, Dental, Life and 401K.

Sign Fabricator/Welder

We are currently looking for a Sign Fabricator/Welder.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Tewksbury

Schedule: 8 hour day/ Monday-Friday

Salary: $20 – $26 per hour

Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED
Attention to detail, pride of workmanship, and a positive attitude.
Two years or more of relevant fabrication experience preferred.
Experience in cutting/welding operations, sheet metal fabrication and electrical wiring.
Skills should include both steel and aluminum fabrication techniques.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and interpret shop drawings.
Ability to fulfill physical requirements including moderate lifting.
Ability to keep a clean and organized work space.
Attention to detail
Fork lift and/or Hoisting license(s) a plus.

Project Manager

We are currently looking for a full-time experienced Project Manager to help build and sustain significant
business growth for the long term.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Tewksbury

Salary: Commensurate with Experience in Project Management and/or Sign Industry. Range: $50,000-
$80,000

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the customer experience from initial sales engagement through installation.
Establish processes to ensure successful tracking and execution of all contract/subcontract work and support subcontract partners, as required.
Make certain that projects stay on time/budget with real-time updating of all documentation and
systems.
Continually communicate status to customer throughout production and installation.
Work closely with other team members to meet or exceed company quality standards on all design, fabrication, installation, removal, and maintenance of signage.
Evaluate and approve new subcontractors.
Process client change orders.
Secure quotes from vendors and subcontractors and issue orders to all vendors and subcontractors.
Promptly invoice projects upon completion.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve company procedures and processes.
Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions; participate in educational opportunities.
Support sales team by completing site surveys on occasion, understanding compliance requirements, preparing or reviewing sales quotes.
Answer the telephone as required and deliver a courteous, professional, and enthusiastic phone experience while capturing prospect information and completing initial call survey.
Represent the company with honesty and professionalism at all times.

Desired Skills and Experience, Key Characteristics and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction or Business Management is preferred.
2+ years of project management experience including managing vendors or subcontractors is desired.
3 – 5 years in construction management experience is preferred.
Previous experience in the sign and awning industry as well as electrical and mechanical knowledge is preferred.
Well-organized with a “problem solving” orientation.
Excellent, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of urgency in dealing with time sensitive matters.

Estimator/Purchaser

We are currently looking for an Estimator/Purchaser.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Tewksbury

Salary: Commensurate with Experience in Estimating and/or Sign Industry $50,000 – $75,000

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare estimates and bid proposals for the Sales team in a timely manner
Write all purchase orders for materials and subcontracted services related to sign orders
Purchase all manufacturing and installation supplies for shop and installers
Interface with shop staff for input on materials to be used for new designs and labor estimates for quotes
Solicit and review pricing from vendors and subcontractors
Interface with suppliers, confirming orders placed, getting lead times, providing them drawings & production art prepared by design team
Meet with suppliers, concerning new technologies and materials available
Attend meetings with Sales and Design, offering alternative options for the manufacture of signs. Provide value-engineering options as necessary
Regularly look for cost-saving alternatives related to materials, supplies or outsourced labor

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational skills for a fast-paced environment, able to handle numerous estimates/bids at one time
Must be able to work in a team environment
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Strong mathematic and engineering aptitude
Understand building codes and structural, electrical and mechanical design concepts
Attention to detail
High level of computer skills and working knowledge of industry standard software programs
Time management skills with a high sense of urgency
Ability to multi-task