What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at DERSE INC?
Description
Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs.
Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life! We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 73-years of financial stability
Derse employs over 400people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas and Pittsburgh. Visit our website derse.com to learn more.
Job responsibilities
• Prepare quotes proposals, budgetary guidelines & ballpark estimates based on labor, material, and subcontracted costs for interior construction (carpentry and related.)
• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative team with concept development budgets.
• Review and update the online estimate schedule/calendar daily, in an effort to meet estimated due dates.
• Use established estimating templates, corporate operations set rates and mark-ups and Master Service Agreements (MSA) to determine client set rates and communicated mark-ups.
• Establish benchmarks for pricing.
• Maintain estimating records including standard computerized material & labor rate cost files.
• Work directly with Creative Director on project status throughout creative & pricing process.
• Communicate schedule conflicts w/Divisional Operations Director & sales people.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
• Associates degree and/or 5-7 years of previous estimating experience in construction, architecture or related fields.
• Demonstrate previous leadership experience
• Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints; including design, construction, architectural, & sub-contractor drawings.
• Possess an understanding of the construction industry & respective pricing tools to prepare estimates for tradeshow booths, selling environments, permanent installations, & large integrated programs.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel, in addition to having the ability to use proprietary computer program for estimating process.
• Highly organized, flexible and ability to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.