Estimator

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Company Overview

This is Spiro. A strategically-led, creatively-driven, leading global experiential agency. We exist to cultivate powerful brand connections through the channel of experiential. We believe strong global communities are empowered by diversity, inclusion & belonging.

Where data-informed creative meets advanced digital solutions, we boldly go where no experience has gone before. As Spiro*nauts, we are born storytellers & story makers; fearless dreamers of the "what if;" and pioneers of innovation in our craft. Together, we launch brands into their experiential orbit through the power of Brand Gravity.

Learn more about who we are here!

Position Overview

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 toward 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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
• Strong customer orientation
• Ability to multitask

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 Programs
• Employee Events

Our Process

Our interview process is handcrafted 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 medial 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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Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help