Estimator – Trade Shows, Experiential

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, branded activations, and permanent installations.

• Assess proposals, renderings, CAD drawings, specifications, and design documentation to perform quantity take-offs and analyze project costs.

• Work collaboratively with Sales, Project Management, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams to clarify project scope, confirm assumptions, and identify cost factors.

• Discover cost-saving opportunities and suggest value-engineering solutions while preserving design intent and quality standards.

• Acquire and assess pricing from suppliers and fabrication partners to ensure precise estimates and evaluate project feasibility.

• Maintain estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing resources efficiently.

• Prepare estimates and accompanying documentation for internal reviews and client-facing presentations.

• Analyze project requirements, historical costs, and production data to enhance estimating accuracy.

• Clearly communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks to stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of estimating experience in exhibits, experiential marketing, custom fabrication, museums, themed environments, retail displays, or permanent corporate installations.

• Strong knowledge of custom millwork, metal fabrication, construction methodologies, and production and installation processes.

• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, CAD files, technical design documents, construction details, and fabrication drawings.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Customer-oriented mindset with outstanding collaboration skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Ability to present estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.

• Business-savvy decision-making skills and commercial awareness.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, industry experience, and technical expertise.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Accessibility accommodations available for the application process.