Senior Estimator (Trade Shows & Experiential)

Socket.dev; South Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton is hiring a Senior Estimator (Events & Experiential) to provide technical estimation expertise across the project lifecycle. You’ll work with Sales, Project Management, Design, Production, and Fabrication to produce accurate, competitive estimates that drive growth and exceptional client experiences.

This role supports hybrid or remote work with offices in Dayton, NJ; Addison, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Oakville, Canada, emphasizing mentorship, cost control, and pricing excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in exhibits, experiential marketing, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of custom millwork, metal fabrication, construction methods, and production/installation processes.
• Experience reviewing architectural drawings, CAD files, technical designs, and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to translate renderings into practical construction/production solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, activations, and installations.
• Analyze proposals, renderings, CAD drawings, specs, and docs for quantity take-offs and cost evaluations.
• Collaborate with Sales, PM, Design, Production, and Fabrication to validate scope and risks.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and value-engineering opportunities while preserving design intent.
• Review estimates from project teams to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Engage suppliers and fabrication partners to obtain pricing and feasibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

This role can be set up as hybrid or remote to our offices in either Dayton, NJ, Addison, IL, Las Vegas, NV or Oakville Canada.

At Jack Morton, we create extraordinary brand experiences that connect people with the world's most iconic brands. From immersive exhibits and trade show environments to experiential activations and permanent corporate installations, we bring bold ideas to life through creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation.

We're looking for a Senior Estimator (Events & Experiential) who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to help shape the success of our most complex and exciting projects. In this role, you'll partner with sales, project management, design, production, and fabrication teams to develop accurate, competitive, and comprehensive project estimates that support business growth and exceptional client experiences.

If you're passionate about custom fabrication, experiential marketing, exhibits, and turning creative concepts into executable realities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Estimator, you will be a trusted technical expert and collaborative partner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, branded activations, and permanent installations
• Analyze proposals, renderings, CAD drawings, specifications, and design documentation to perform accurate quantity take-offs and cost evaluations
• Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams to validate project scope, assumptions, risks, and opportunities
• Identify cost-saving strategies and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining design intent and quality standards
• Review and evaluate estimates generated by project teams to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers and fabrication partners to obtain pricing and assess project feasibility
• Maintain and continuously improve estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing resources
• Prepare estimate presentations and supporting documentation for internal and client-facing reviews
• Analyze trends, historical costs, and production data to improve forecasting and estimating accuracy
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to estimators and cross-functional teams

Required Experience

• 5+ years of estimating experience within exhibits, experiential marketing, custom fabrication, museums, themed environments, retail displays, or permanent corporate installations
• Strong understanding of:
  • Custom millwork
  • Metal fabrication
  • Construction methodologies
  • Production and installation processes
• Experience reviewing and interpreting:
  • Architectural drawings
  • CAD files
  • Technical design documents
  • Construction details
  • Fabrication drawings
• Ability to translate renderings and concepts into practical construction and production solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with exceptional collaboration skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Business-savvy decision making and commercial awareness
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office applications

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or
• Equivalent combination of education, industry experience, and technical expertise

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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