Estimator - Trade Shows

Derse, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Supportive corporate culture

Long-term career investment

Job summary

Derse, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for its Las Vegas division. This role involves preparing quotes and budgetary guidelines while collaborating with the creative team for effective project budgeting. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in the carpentry or trade show industry, along with strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

If you're looking for an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, consider applying!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree and/or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in carpentry or live events required.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines for projects.
• Collaborate with design team for concept development budgets.
• Maintain estimating records and documentation.
• Participate in meetings to detail project needs.

Skills

Estimating skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Ability to interpret blueprints

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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!

Estimator Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with concept development 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
• Daily review online estimate schedule / calendar, meet established estimate due dates, update estimate schedule / calendar
• 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
• Use preferred vendor program
• 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

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