Estimator

Production Resource Group Llc•New Windsor, NY

28d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

PRG is the world’s leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events. PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E-sports and Corporate live events. Our clients and partners rely on PRG’s innovation, experience and in-depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life. With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners.

Requirements

Good knowledge of the function and capability of the theater and entertainment industry.
Good knowledge of current pricing and advancements in event and entertainment technology and the direction of equipment development.
Good knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.
Good knowledge of common computer productivity tools; such as Microsoft Office and Excel.
Good persuasion skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously within strict deadlines.
Ability to learn, use and train other users in PRG proprietary software.
Exceptional sense of priority.
Strong organizational skills.
Customer Service orientation.
Tact.
Professionalism.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to occasionally move within the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds (for example: packages, copy paper boxes, etc.).
Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and in both written and verbal forms.
Three or more years of experience in scenic construction or similar related field.
Completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution of higher learning with a concentration in event construction, business administration, operations management or related fields.

Responsibilities

Estimating scenic elements for all types of entertainment-oriented projects.
Preparing proposals and distributing information to the estimation team.
Acting as the liaison between the client and the estimation team when required.
Distributing information about shows to the bidding team and subcontractors, tailored to the client’s vision.
Delegating tasks, with the help of the Director of Sales & Estimating, between the Estimator, PM’s, engineering staff, and any other parties designated part of the bidding team.
Handling the administrative aspects of gathering information, project startup, estimating, and working with the purchasing agent to keep pricing guides current.
Performing all Project Startup tasks.
Distributing information about the projects to the bidding team.
Distributing information to subcontractors for pricing.
Coordinating with the Director of Sales & Estimation to assign bidding tasks to personnel inside and outside the Sales & Estimation team.
Estimating projects as required.
Gathering all bid information from the team and preparing it for review by the Director of Sales & Estimating.
Creating Project Proposals for Review by the Director of Projects.
Working with the Purchasing Agent to keep the Pricing Guides up to date.
Assisting the Director of Sales & Estimation with the Sales Calendar.
Working with the Director of Sales & Estimating to create process improvements in the bidding process.
Working with the Director of Sales & Estimating to track competitor business.