Position Overview:

The Estimator provides accurate and most cost-efficient estimates, provides support to internal organization members, and is a team player for improved revenue and profitability to the Sparks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in estimating in the trade show/exhibit industry,

Responsibilities:

• Participate as a team player in providing overall value to the company

• Prepare estimates for construction of trade show exhibits and environments

• Maintain working relationship with vendors and subcontractors

• Research materials as they pertain to products availability

• Maintain estimate files and product reference library

• Recommend most cost-efficient materials and fabrication methods

• Operate computer spreadsheet programs for exhibit estimating

• Work in conjunction with Operations Manager on large projects

• Work with Account Executives on their estimating requirements

• Assist in projects not directly related to estimating

• Perform any other duties from time to time which business conditions may warrant.

• Prepare all detailed proposal materials for all project presentations.

• Act as lead to cross-train existing estimator in themed environment estimating

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Trade and/or business school training

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating in trade show exhibit industry

• Computer knowledge in Excel, Microsoft Windows

• Read and understand blueprints

• Working knowledge of woodworking equipment and construction methods.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player

• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Company Overview:

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?

We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.