Estimator (Trade Show Exhibits) in Houston, TX at Volt

Job Description

Volt has partnered with a global leader in graphic and interior signage development. This rapidly growing company is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their Houston, TX team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates by gathering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying drawings, blueprints, specification, and related documents
• Identify and quantify cost factors such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
• Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data
• Maintain project budget by attending internal meetings, reviewing technical drawings, keeping open communication with the designers and sales staff
• Evaluate a product’s cost-effectiveness or profitability
• Recommend ways to make products more cost effective or profitable

Requirements

• Previous experience as Estimator in trade show exhibits/events/construction/corporate interiors
• Ability to read blueprints and a working knowledge of standard display building materials and techniques
• Proficient with MS Office, web-based software
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to anticipate problems, analyze and proactively determine alternate solutions
• Must be accurate, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours under pressure and maintain deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, change priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong math skills

Volt is an equal opportunity employer.