Estimator

Production Resource Group•New Windsor, NY

10d

About The Position

The Estimator estimates scenic elements for entertainment-oriented projects and supports internal aspects of the sales cycle, including preparing proposals and distributing project information to the estimation team. The role may serve as a liaison between clients and the estimation team, share show information with bidding teams and subcontractors in a way that reflects the client’s vision, and may participate in sales or in executing projects generated by another salesperson or group. The Estimator coordinates bidding tasks with the Director of Sales & Estimating and helps allocate work among estimators, project managers, engineering staff, and other designated bidding-team members. The position also handles project-startup and estimating administration, gathers project and bid information, and works with the Purchasing Agent to keep pricing guides current. The employee is assigned and directed by senior operations and/or Sales staff and performs related work as required. PRG expects employees to provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in scenic construction or a similar related field.
Completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution, concentrated in event construction, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
Good knowledge of the functions and capabilities of the theater and entertainment industry.
Good knowledge of current pricing, 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.
Persuasion skills.
Ability to communicate effectively 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, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Complete all project-startup tasks.
Distribute project information to the bidding team.
Distribute project information to subcontractors for pricing.
Coordinate with the Director of Sales & Estimating to assign bidding tasks to personnel inside and outside the Sales & Estimation team.
Estimate projects as required.
Gather bid information from the team and prepare it for review by the Director of Sales & Estimating.
Create project proposals for review by the Director of Projects.
Work with the Purchasing Agent to keep pricing guides up to date.
Assist the Director of Sales & Estimating with the Sales Calendar.
Work with the Director of Sales & Estimating to create improvements to the bidding process.
Work with the Director of Sales & Estimating to track competitors’ business.
As required, act as a liaison between clients and the estimation team and may participate in sales or project execution.