Senior Estimator (Trade Shows & Experiential)
About The Position
At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections. This role can be set up as hybrid or remote to our offices in either Dayton, NJ, Addison, IL, Las Vegas, NV or Oakville Canada. At Jack Morton, we create extraordinary brand experiences that connect people with the world's most iconic brands. From immersive exhibits and trade show environments to experiential activations and permanent corporate installations, we bring bold ideas to life through creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation. We're looking for a Senior Estimator (Events & Experiential) who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to help shape the success of our most complex and exciting projects. In this role, you'll partner with sales, project management, design, production, and fabrication teams to develop accurate, competitive, and comprehensive project estimates that support business growth and exceptional client experiences. If you're passionate about custom fabrication, experiential marketing, exhibits, and turning creative concepts into executable realities, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- 5+ 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, Production and installation processes
- Experience reviewing and interpreting: Architectural drawings, CAD files, Technical design documents, Construction details, Fabrication drawings
- Ability to translate renderings and concepts into practical construction and production solutions
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with exceptional collaboration skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
- Business-savvy decision making and commercial awareness
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed cost estimates for trade shows, exhibits, experiential environments, branded activations, and permanent installations
- Analyze proposals, renderings, CAD drawings, specifications, and design documentation to perform accurate quantity take-offs and cost evaluations
- Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Design, Production, and Fabrication teams to validate project scope, assumptions, risks, and opportunities
- Identify cost-saving strategies and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining design intent and quality standards
- Review and evaluate estimates generated by project teams to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Collaborate with strategic suppliers and fabrication partners to obtain pricing and assess project feasibility
- Maintain and continuously improve estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing resources
- Prepare estimate presentations and supporting documentation for internal and client-facing reviews
- Analyze trends, historical costs, and production data to improve forecasting and estimating accuracy
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to estimators and cross-functional teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
