Experiential Exhibit Estimator

Good Time Creative; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Good Time Creative is seeking a Project Estimator in Chicago, IL (Hybrid) to support the Experiential & Exhibits team. You will develop accurate estimates for custom trade show exhibits and experiential activations, coordinating with approved vendors and assisting with pre-production planning as projects move into fabrication.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, and attention to detail, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in estimating, project coordination, purchasing, or project management.
• Experience preparing project estimates, budgets, or cost analyses.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review exhibit and experiential project estimate requests to understand scope and fabrication requirements.
• Coordinate pricing requests with vendors and suppliers.
• Compile vendor pricing and input costs into estimating tools and cost calculators.
• Verify estimate accuracy and identify pricing discrepancies before finalizing estimates.
• Maintain documentation of quotes, pricing, and estimate materials per file standards.
• Assist in maintaining current pricing databases and vendor information.
• Schedule internal production kickoff meetings and collaborate with design/production teams.
• Assist with sourcing furniture, decor, equipment, and off-the-shelf products as needed.
• Participate in pre-production meetings and coordinate material samples for client review.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Purchasing

Budget management

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Good Time Creative is seeking a Project Estimator in Chicago, IL (Hybrid) to support the Experiential & Exhibits team. You will develop accurate estimates for custom trade show exhibits and experiential activations, coordinating with approved vendors and assisting with pre-production planning as projects move into fabrication.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, and attention to detail, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced