Junior Estimator - Trade Show & Event Cost Specialist

Rockway Exhibits + Events; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rockway Exhibits + Events in Orlando seeks a Junior Estimator to develop accurate project cost estimates for trade show exhibits, events, and experiential environments. This role collaborates with design, sales, project management, production and finance to ensure estimates align with scope, budget and production capabilities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow in exhibit fabrication and event production estimating.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read renderings, floor plans, elevations, and BOMs.
• Basic understanding of fabrication materials, production labor, and subcontracted services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Review renderings, floor plans, elevations, and specifications to determine project scope.
• Assist in preparing estimates for fabrication, modular systems, rental components, graphics, flooring, AV, freight, and installation/dismantle labor.
• Calculate material quantities, labor requirements, purchased components, and subcontracted costs.
• Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and cost risks before completing estimates.
• Support value-engineering by identifying cost-saving opportunities while preserving design intent.
• Evaluate designs for constructability, efficiency, utilization, and feasibility.
• Collaborate with design, sales, project management, finance, and production throughout estimating process.
• Participate in project review meetings to clarify scope and support costing.
• Obtain and review pricing from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor changes in costs to maintain estimate accuracy.
• Maintain historical cost data, pricing databases, and estimating resources.
• Support post-project reviews by comparing actual costs to estimates and contributing to improvements.

Kenntnisse

Renderings interpretation

BOM basics

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Estimate management

Ausbildung

Associate's or Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Event Production

Tools

ERP systems

Estimating software

Project management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Rockway Exhibits + Events in Orlando seeks a Junior Estimator to develop accurate project cost estimates for trade show exhibits, events, and experiential environments. This role collaborates with design, sales, project management, production and finance to ensure estimates align with scope, budget and production capabilities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow in exhibit fabrication and event production estimating.