Estimator-Tradeshows

Derse; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Positive culture

3 weeks vacation upon hire

Financial stability

privately held organization

Job summary

Derse is a full-service face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder delivering experiential marketing solutions for trade shows and events. Our team designs, builds and manages environments across multiple locations, including Dallas, Milwaukee and beyond, with a long-standing, privately held culture and 78 years of stability.

We seek an estimator who can prepare quotes, budgets and ballpark costs, read blueprints, and collaborate with design teams to deliver accurate pricing for booths,

Qualifications

• Prepare quotes, proposals and budgetary guidelines based on labor, material and sub-contracted costs.
• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates for creative budgets.
• Establish benchmarks for pricing across projects.
• Read and interpret sketches and blueprints including design, construction and sub-contractor drawings.
• Understand the construction industry and use pricing tools to estimate costs for tradeshow booths and large programs.
• Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes, proposals, budget guidelines and ballpark estimates based on labor, material and sub-contracted costs.
• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid the creative team with budgets.
• Establish benchmarks for pricing.
• Read and interpret sketches and blueprints, including design, construction, and sub-contractor drawings.
• Understand the construction industry and pricing tools to prepare estimates for tradeshow booths and large programs.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Office skills in daily tasks.

Skills

Quotes & proposals

Ballpark estimates

Budgeting

Pricing benchmarks

Blueprint reading

Construction industry knowledge

Pricing tools understanding

Collaboration with design team

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

- 78-years of financial stability

-Three weeks of vacation upon hire

-Privately held organization

Derse employs over 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh along with an International presence in Poznan, Europe. Visit our website derse.com to learn more.

• Be able to prepare quotes, proposals, budgetary guidelines & ballpark estimates based on labor, material and sub contracted costs
• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative team with concept development budgets
• Establish benchmarks for pricing
• Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints, including design, construction, architectural & sub-contractor drawings
• Possess an understanding of the construction industry & respective pricing tools to prepare estimates for tradeshow booths, selling environments, permanent installations & large integrated programs
• Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills