Estimator (Trade Shows & Experiential)

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton is seeking an Estimator to craft detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, and branded environments. You will review CAD drawings, proposals, and design docs, and work with Sales, PM, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams to validate scope and costs.

You will identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design intent and quality standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience in exhibits and experiential environments.
• Ability to review proposals, CAD drawings, and design docs to estimate costs.
• Experience collaborating with Sales, PM, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, and permanent installations.
• Review proposals, CAD drawings, specs, and design docs for take-offs and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify scope and cost drivers.
• Identify cost savings and value-engineering opportunities while preserving design intent.
• Prepare estimates and documentation for internal reviews and client presentations.
• Maintain estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing resources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Experience Without LimitsCome shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

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

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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