Estimator - Trade Shows

Estimator Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with concept development budgets
• Use established estimating templates, corporate operations yearly set rates and mark-up and Master Service Agreement (MSA) client specific set rates and mark-ups as communicated
• Daily review online estimate schedule / calendar, meet established estimate due dates, update estimate schedule / calendar
• Participate in put-to-detail meetings
• Maintain estimating records per Derse policy and procedures including but not limited to standardized physical files and all digital documentation placed in the appropriate client folders on the network
• Use preferred vendor program
• Prepares Quote proposals based on; Labor, material, and subcontracted costs.
• The intended use of the quoted items are:
• Tradeshows
• Marketing Environments
• Events (architectural elements)
• Regional Programs
• Prepares Budgetary Guideline proposals based on; Labor, material, subcontracted costs, as well as published Exhibitor Service Manual information
• The intended use of Budgetary Guides are:
• Show Services / Transportation / I&D
• Production service work

Estimator Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associate degree and / or 5+ more years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working within carpentry, or live event & trade show industry required
• Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel