Tradeshow / Custom Fabrication Estimator

Two Eighteen.•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

This role involves analyzing project requirements, designs, and service needs to prepare detailed estimates for custom fabrication and tradeshow projects. The estimator will collaborate with vendors, analyze cost trends, and ensure accurate cost data. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the tradeshow, exhibit, event or permanent installation industry.
Ability to read blueprints.
Working knowledge of standard display building materials and techniques.
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
Proven ability to anticipate problems, analyze and proactively determine alternate solutions.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain deadlines.
Ability to multi-task, change priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to assume responsibility for completion of estimates in the absence of direct supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).

Responsibilities

Thoroughly analyze project requirements, designs or blueprints and service needs to understand the scope of work.
Use custom fabrication knowledge to prepare detailed material, labor estimates, including quantities, types, and costs.
Use show site knowledge to prepare general contractor and third-party estimates.
Reach out to vendors to collaborate on projects needs and collect specialty quotes.
Determine factors influencing project costs, including timelines, materials, labor, equipment and overhead.
Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Identify and flag potential issues with project timelines, or methodology.
Attend hand-off meetings to explain the estimating methodology of sold project.
Collaborate with various team members to analyze cost trends and develop strategies to reduce costs.
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Stay up-to-date on industry pricing changes and best practices.
Verifies vendor costs to maintains cost data base for accurate estimating.