Estimator - Wide-Format & Exhibit Production

2XL Imaging; Springfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and/

Dependent Care Account

Commuter Benefits

401 K Retirement Plan with employer

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

2XL Imaging in Springfield, NJ is seeking an Estimator to scope, price, and prepare detailed estimates for large-format printing, fabrication, installations, and multi-location activations. You will analyze specs, drawings, and client briefs to define scope and pricing.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Install teams to ensure competitive, profitable estimates while identifying risks early and documenting assumptions and contingencies.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years estimating experience in wide-format printing, fabrication, exhibits or signage.
• Strong knowledge of substrates, finishing methods, fabrication materials, and installation techniques.
• Understanding of shop labor rates, equipment usage, and production workflows.
• Experience with experiential build challenges (tight timelines, site conditions).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, line-item estimates for print, fabrication, finishing, logistics, installation.
• Analyze specs, drawings, RFPs, and briefs to define scope and pricing.
• Calculate material quantities, waste, labor hours, equipment usage, and subcontracted services.
• Apply margins, contingencies, and risk buffers by project complexity.
• Prepare alternate pricing options (materials, finishes, value engineering).
• Collaborate with Sales to clarify scope, assumptions, and expectations.
• Coordinate with Production, Fabrication, and Install teams to validate feasibility and timelines.
• Flag production or installation risks early for the team.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, and contingencies in estimates.
• Support process improvements of estimating workflows and standards.
• Request and evaluate vendor quotes for materials, fabrication, freight, rigging, installations.

Skills

Estimating experience

Wide-format printing

Fabrication & installations

Substrates & materials

Labor rates & workflows

Cost modeling

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

2XL Imaging in Springfield, NJ is seeking an Estimator to scope, price, and prepare detailed estimates for large-format printing, fabrication, installations, and multi-location activations. You will analyze specs, drawings, and client briefs to define scope and pricing.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Install teams to ensure competitive, profitable estimates while identifying risks early and documenting assumptions and contingencies.