Estimator - Trade Shows

DERSE INC; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DERSE INC in Las Vegas is seeking an Estimator to prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines for tradeshow and event projects. You will collaborate with the design team to develop ballpark estimates based on concept development budgets.

The ideal candidate has experience in carpentry or live events, can read sketches and blueprints, and is proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. A stable, growth‑oriented employer with 75+ years of history backs this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience reading sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to perform ballpark estimates for budgets.
• Collaborate with design team to aid budgeting and estimation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team to perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with concept development budgets.
• Use established estimating templates, corporate rate sheets, and MSAs to prepare quotes.
• Maintain estimating records per Derse policy and procedures including physical and digital files.

Skills

Ballpark estimating

Blueprint reading

Budgeting concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About this position

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As an Estimator supporting our Las Vegas area division, you'll prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines. The Estimator also collaborates with the creative team to perform ballpark estimates on creative design. This position is an important role within the Estimating Department, and comes with unique and exciting challenges! Candidates must have working knowledge of the experiential marketing industry, and a willingness to jump into our fast-paced projects! Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with conceptdevelopment budgets
• Use established estimating templates, corporate operations yearly set rates and mark-up and Master Service Agreement (MSA) client specific set rates and mark-ups as communicated
• Participate in put – to – detail meetings
• Maintain estimating records per Derse policy and procedures including but not limited to standardized physical files and all digital documentation placed in the appropriate client folders on the network
• Prepares Quote proposals based on; Labor, material, and subcontracted costs.
  • The intended use of the quoted items are:
    • Tradeshows
    • Marketing Environments
    • Events (architectural elements)
    • Regional Programs
• Prepare Budgetary Guideline proposals based on; Labor, material, subcontracted costs, as well as published Exhibitor Service Manual information.
  • The intended use of Budgetary Guides are:
    • Show Services / Transportation / I&D
    • Production service work

Requirements

Estimator Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associate degree and / or 5+ more years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working within carpentry, or live event & trade show industry required
• Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel