Estimator - Trade Shows

Derse Inc; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Derse Inc. is seeking an Estimator to support our Rental Division in Las Vegas. You will prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines, collaborating with the design team to provide ballpark estimates for tradeshow and marketing environments, events, and architectural components.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, excels in reading blueprints and using Excel, and will manage estimating records and deadlines within the Estimating Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in live events, trade shows, or related production industry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines for tradeshow, marketing environments and events.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to develop ballpark estimates.
• Maintain estimating records and calendar; respond to due dates and deadlines.
• Prepare budgetary guidelines based on labor, materials and subcontracted costs.
• Utilize preferred vendor programs and MS Office templates.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree + 5+ years experience

Tools

Estimation templates

Job description

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 Rental Division in Las Vegas, 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. 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 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
• 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

Requirements

Estimator Requirements and Qualifications

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