Strategic Estimating & Pricing Leader

Derse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Energetic culture

Financial stability (75+ years)

Job summary

Derse, a leading marketing agency and exhibit builder, seeks a Director of Corporate Estimating to lead pricing strategies and estimating standards across divisions. You will provide hands-on leadership for complex opportunities and drive continuous improvement in estimating processes.

Responsibilities include managing audits, leading RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, and developing pricing models while collaborating with multiple Derse teams. Strong financial acumen and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive estimating or operations management experience in tradeshow/event or similar industry.
• Experience leading direct reports within cross-functional project teams.
• Extensive onsite field experience in tradeshow/event environments.
• Strong financial reporting and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Suite; ERP/PM software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate estimating standards, pricing methodologies, and processes across Derse.
• Backfill for vacancies within estimating management as needed.
• Apply knowledge of labor, material, freight, subcontractor, fabrication, and installation costs.
• Complete audits and implement corrective actions to maintain standards.
• Lead RFI, RFP, RFQ responses to meet company standards.
• Own pricing initiatives for high-value opportunities.
• Provide field support and manage strategic projects as needed.
• Develop and maintain pricing models, rate cards, and estimating tools.
• Review and approve major pricing templates and responses.
• Suggest continuous development for the Estimating organization.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Operations management

Leadership

Financial acumen

ERP/PM software

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Derse, a leading marketing agency and exhibit builder, seeks a Director of Corporate Estimating to lead pricing strategies and estimating standards across divisions. You will provide hands-on leadership for complex opportunities and drive continuous improvement in estimating processes.

Responsibilities include managing audits, leading RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, and developing pricing models while collaborating with multiple Derse teams. Strong financial acumen and travel readiness are essential.