Tradeshow-Estimating Manager

3 weeks ago

Milwaukee, United States Derse Full time

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
  • 75-years of financial stability

Derse employs over 500 people 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


As the Estimating Manager, you'll oversee and direct a team, as well as work on preparing quoutes and budgetary guidelines, as well as collaborate with the Creative team to perform estimates on designs. The Estimating Manager also establishes templates, operations set rates, and Master Service Agreements to determine client set rates. This position is a leader within the Estimating Department, and comes with unique and exciting challenges. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you


Estimating Manager Responsibilities


  • Supervise and direct personnel within the Estimating department.
  • Prepare quotes proposals, budgetary guidelines & ballpark estimates based on labor, material, and subcontracted costs.
  • 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.
  • Use proprietary computer program for estimating process.
  • Understand and analyze the construction industry & respective pricing tools to prepare estimates for tradeshow booths, selling environments, permanent installations, & large integrated programs
  • Read various materials including design, construction, architectural, & sub-contractor drawings.
  • 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.


Estimating Manager Requirements and Qualifications


  • Associates degree and / or 5 or more years of previous estimating experience.
  • 5-7 year’s previous supervisory / management experience.
  • Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel, in addition to having
  • Highly organized, flexible and ability to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.

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