Estimator (Trade Shows & Experiential)

Jack Morton Worldwide

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About The Position

Jack Morton is hiring an Estimator to serve as a trusted technical expert and collaborative partner throughout the project lifecycle. The role develops cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, branded activations, and permanent installations. It involves reviewing project and design documentation, working with internal teams and external partners to validate scope and pricing, identifying value-engineering opportunities, and clearly communicating estimate assumptions, exclusions, and risks.

Requirements

• At least 3 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, and production and installation processes.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, CAD files, technical design documents, construction details, and fabrication drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset and exceptional collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly present estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Business-savvy decision-making and commercial awareness.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, branded activations, and permanent installations.
• Review proposals, renderings, CAD drawings, specifications, and design documentation to complete quantity take-offs and evaluate project costs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams to clarify project scope, validate assumptions, and identify potential cost considerations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value-engineering solutions while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from suppliers and fabrication partners to support accurate estimates and project feasibility.
• Maintain estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing resources to support consistent and accurate cost projections.
• Prepare estimates and supporting documentation for internal reviews and client-facing presentations.
• Review project requirements, historical costs, and production data to support estimating accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders to support informed project decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time