Join Our Spiro·Verse? THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY IN THE US. An Estimator has workplace experience including exposure to production processes, construction/assembly knowledge, and familiarity with both raw and pre-fabricated materials.
This Estimator is tasked with pricing exercises that can overlap multiple lines of business as well as challenge the thinking process to solve technical and financial issues with the design. In addition, Estimators are expected to leverage their experience and knowledge to guide project team members towards cost-effective solutions.
Estimators will often collaborate with other Estimators to complete larger, more complex projects. An Estimator will have developed solid working relationships with Sales, Design, Production, and Pricing (Finance). They are expected to multi-task, prioritize their workload, and provide deliverables to both internal and external clients as per agreed-to expectations and timelines. They would be a self-starter.
Company Overview Spiro is a global agency and together we create experiences and events that defy gravity. Where strategic creative meets advanced digital solutions enabling customers to experience brands in any space and time.
We boldly go where no experience has gone before. We are storytellers and story makers; we are fearless dreamers of the "what if" and are pioneers of innovation and perfection in our craft. We empower each other and partner to launch brands into their experiential orbit. Come. Join Our Spiro·Verse and Experience Brand Gravity.
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Minimum 2+ years of workplace Estimating experience. Must exhibit creative problem-solving skills. Ability to estimate wide range of exhibit industry services as offered by Spiro. Ability to determine appropriate materials, and work with vendors and sub-contracted services providers. Proven ability to determine production labor requirements with accuracy. Ability to communicate and work closely with other Spiro departments, (Designers, Sales, Account Managers, Production personnel, Project Managers, Detailers, Pricing Analysts, Management) Proficiency in every-day use of Spiro Estimating Tools and related software. Working knowledge of financial components (operational costs, mark-ups, margins) Ability to create descriptive, well-versed client-friendly pricing proposal documents. Readily sees and offers effective material substitutions and alternative construction methods. Provide background pricing data and vendor quotes and attend PTW meetings. Clearly download information to Project Managers, AMs, and other project team members. Ability to work independently and estimate medium to large size projects without supervision and minimal/no guidance. Knowledge of assembly requirements for pre-fabricated purchased structures such as tension fabric, flooring, and packaging solutions. We understand the importance of transferrable skills and a diverse perspective, so if you do not fit all these requirements, we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!
Graduate of Technical School or College with construction-related focus preferred. Construction, Project Management, or estimating experience. Ability to read CAD drawings, renderings, and visualize 3-dimensionally. Tradeshow experience preferred. Creative problem-solving skills. Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word) Excellent verbal and written communications skills Minimum 2+ years of workplace Estimating experience. Attributes Attention to detail Communication skills Ability to multitask Strong customer orientation Benefits Remote Environment Full Benefits Package 401K Vesting Immediately Psychological Safety Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging Culture Employee Led Resource Groups Spiro•YOU Professional Development & Learning Program Employee Events Our Process Our interview process is hand-crafted for our roles. In general, you can expect to have an initial phone interview with our talent acquisition team and thereafter video interviews with team members and your future manager. We welcome candidates to view our social media channels and website to extend the conversation beyond the responsibilities of the role. Once you have completed the interview process, we conduct a criminal background check, where applicable by law.
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We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members' own uniqueness.
