Senior Estimator (Themed Fabrication)

Adrenalin Attractions; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative fabrication company is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate bids for themed and experiential projects. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring adherence to protocols. The ideal candidate has experience in fabrication, strong organizational skills, and is detail-oriented. Competitive salary between $65,000 and $85,000 per year offered in a collaborative environment, shaping high-profile projects from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator in fabrication or related fields.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and materials.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and bids using Monday.com templates.
• Source materials and items from vendors for cost estimates.
• Communicate with clients to clarify scope and timelines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Estimating tools

Spreadsheets

Monday.com

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator (Themed Fabrication) Riverside

Future Opening: Senior Estimator (Themed Fabrication)

Adrenalin Attractions is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and well-structured bids for themed fabrication and experiential projects using Adrenalin Attractions’ established estimating and bidding system.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working within defined protocols, procedures, and approval workflows. This position requires a strong understanding of fabrication methods, material sourcing, departmental coordination, and internal cost structures, along with the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and clients throughout the bidding process. Experience in themed fabrication, scenic fabrication, or custom experiential projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ROMs, ballpark estimates, and formal bids using Adrenalin Attractions’ Monday.com bidding templates and workflows.
• Prepare Fabrication Narratives, with detailed Timelines using Adrenalin\'s Narrative Template
• Follow established estimating protocols, procedures, and approval processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accountability across all bids.
• Develop a clear understanding of Adrenalin Attractions’ internal departments, labor structures, fabrication capabilities, and cost models.
• Source materials, equipment, and specialty items from vendors and suppliers to support accurate cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams including design, CAD, fabrication, production, and project management to define scope, assumptions, and constraints.
• Ensure all bids are properly reviewed, approved, and submitted in accordance with company guidelines.
• Communicate with clients as needed to clarify scope, assumptions, timelines, and budget parameters during the estimating phase.
• Track revisions, value-engineering efforts, and scope changes throughout the bidding process.
• Maintain organized documentation for all estimates, including supporting backup, vendor quotes, and internal approvals.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating workflows and tools within Monday.com.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator in fabrication, themed entertainment, experiential marketing, exhibits, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, labor estimating, and production workflows.
• Ability to work within structured systems and follow established protocols and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal coordination and client interaction.
• Proficiency with estimating tools, spreadsheets, and project management platforms (experience with Monday.com is a plus).

Preferred Experience

• Themed fabrication, scenic fabrication, exhibits, museums, or experiential installations.
• Familiarity with CNC fabrication, foam sculpture, fiberglass, scenic painting, metalwork, and large-format 3D printing.
• Experience sourcing custom materials, specialty hardware, lighting, and AV components.
• Understanding of approval workflows, revision tracking, and bid governance processes.

Why Join Adrenalin Attractions

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping high-profile themed and experiential projects from the earliest stages. You’ll work closely with creative, technical, and production teams to develop bids that turn ambitious ideas into buildable realities—all within a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

You Dream...We Theme

Adrenalin Attractions is a US based fabrication and entertainment technology company serving all sectors of the hospitality industry including theme parks, museums, hotels, and everything in between, including high-end residential. Our “You Dream…We Theme” trademarked slogan was coined when a customer told us how impressed they were that we can fabricate nearly anything they dream up!

Join our growing team and help bring our clients concepts to life in an energetic and fun corporate atmosphere.

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