Job Search Assistant
Estimator
FREEMAN • Remote • Posted 2 days ago
Boost your interview chances in seconds
Tailored resume, cover letter, and cheat sheet
Remote • Full-time • Mid Level
Job Highlights
Using AI ⚡ to summarize the original job post
As an estimator at Freeman, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for all Freeman Lines of Business. This role involves experience in pricing exhibits and events, an understanding of branch production processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-demand environment. The position supports the Event & Exhibit Services team and offers a remote work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for event and exhibit production projects, including materials, labor and subcontractor costs.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to understand project scope and requirements.
- Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
- Assist in the development and management of project budgets, ensuring estimates align with client expectations and company profitability goals.
- Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and incorporate contingency plans into estimates.
- Collaborate with growth teams to understand client needs and provide accurate and timely estimates.
- Maintain detailed records of estimates, including assumptions, methodologies, and supporting data.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and production techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency of estimates.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably in the event and exhibits production industry.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
About FREEMAN
Freeman is a global event agency specializing in event management and brand experiences. They offer a wide range of services including event planning, exhibit design, audiovisual services, and event technology solutions. With a strong presence worldwide and strategic partnerships, Freeman is a leader in the industry, committed to delivering impactful and memorable experiences for clients and attendees.
Full Job Description
**About Us**
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
**Summary**
As an estimator, you will be part of the team responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for all Freeman Lines of Business. This role requires experience in pricing exhibits and events, an understanding of the branch production processes, excellent communication skills and a the willingness to adapt to change in a fast pace, high demand environment.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team and is eligible to work a remote schedule.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ **Cost Estimation:** Prepare detailed cost estimates for event and exhibit production projects, including materials, labor and subcontractor costs.
+ **Project Analysis:** Review project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to understand project scope and requirements.
+ **Vendor Coordination** : Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality, when necessary.
+ **Budget Management:** When assigned, assist in the development and management of project budgets, ensuring estimates align with client expectations and company profitability goals.
+ **Risk Assessment:** Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and incorporate contingency plans into estimates.
+ **Client Interaction:** Collaborate with growth teams to understand client needs and provide accurate and timely estimates.
+ **Documentation** : Maintain detailed records of estimates, including assumptions, methodologies, and supporting data.
+ **Continuous Improvement:** Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and production techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency of estimates.
**Education & Experience**
+ Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably in the event and exhibits production industry.
+ Skills:
+ Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
+ Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
**Travel Requirements**
Travel up to 25%
**What We Offer**
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Life, Accident and Disability
+ Retirement with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
**Diversity Commitment**
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
**Summary**
As an estimator, you will be part of the team responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for all Freeman Lines of Business. This role requires experience in pricing exhibits and events, an understanding of the branch production processes, excellent communication skills and a the willingness to adapt to change in a fast pace, high demand environment.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team and is eligible to work a remote schedule.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ **Cost Estimation:** Prepare detailed cost estimates for event and exhibit production projects, including materials, labor and subcontractor costs.
+ **Project Analysis:** Review project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to understand project scope and requirements.
+ **Vendor Coordination** : Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality, when necessary.
+ **Budget Management:** When assigned, assist in the development and management of project budgets, ensuring estimates align with client expectations and company profitability goals.
+ **Risk Assessment:** Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and incorporate contingency plans into estimates.
+ **Client Interaction:** Collaborate with growth teams to understand client needs and provide accurate and timely estimates.
+ **Documentation** : Maintain detailed records of estimates, including assumptions, methodologies, and supporting data.
+ **Continuous Improvement:** Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and production techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency of estimates.
**Education & Experience**
+ Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably in the event and exhibits production industry.
+ Skills:
+ Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
+ Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
**Travel Requirements**
Travel up to 25%
**What We Offer**
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Life, Accident and Disability
+ Retirement with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
**Diversity Commitment**
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Search for other jobs like this one:
Search for popular related roles:
Remote Customer Service/Estimator jobsRemote Estimator/Engineer jobsRemote Estimator - Special Systems jobsRemote Estimator Engineer jobsRemote Estimator Sales Person jobsRemote Inspector/Estimator jobsRemote Estimator - Specialty Systems jobsRemote Planner/Estimator jobsRemote Estimator - Large Diameter Utilities jobsRemote Estimating Assistant jobs
Search nearby locations hiring for this role:
Estimator jobs in Tracyton, WAEstimator jobs in Martha Lake, WAEstimator jobs in Mill Creek, WAEstimator jobs in Wollochet, WAEstimator jobs in Silverdale, WAEstimator jobs in Black Diamond, WAEstimator jobs in Dupont, WAEstimator jobs in Cottage Lake, WAEstimator jobs in Monroe, WAEstimator jobs in Des Moines, WA