Estimator

As an Estimator, you will be a trusted technical expert and collaborative partner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, branded activations, and permanent installations.

Review proposals, renderings, CAD drawings, specifications, and design documentation to complete quantity take-offs and evaluate project costs.

Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams to clarify project scope, validate assumptions, and identify potential cost considerations.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value-engineering solutions while maintaining design intent and quality standards.

Obtain and evaluate pricing from suppliers and fabrication partners to support accurate estimates and project feasibility.

Maintain estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing resources to support consistent and accurate cost projections.

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

Review project requirements, historical costs, and production data to support estimating accuracy and continuous improvement.

Communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders to support informed project decisions.

What You Bring

Required Experience

3+ years of estimating experience within exhibits, experiential marketing, custom fabrication, museums, themed environments, retail displays, or permanent corporate installations.

Strong understanding of:

• • Custom millwork
  • Metal fabrication
  • Construction methodologies
  • Production and installation processes

Experience reviewing and interpreting:

• • Architectural drawings
  • CAD files
  • Technical design documents
  • Construction details
  • Fabrication drawings

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with exceptional collaboration skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Business-savvy decision making and commercial awareness
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office applications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or
• Equivalent combination of education, industry experience, and technical expertise