Estimator

Overview

PRG is the world’s leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events.   PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E-sports and Corporate live events. Our clients and partners rely on PRG’s innovation, experience and in-depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life. With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners.

Responsibilities

An employee in this position has the responsibility of estimating scenic elements for all types of entertainment-oriented projects. This position is involved in all internal aspects of the sales cycle including preparing proposals, and distributing information to the estimation team, while acting as the liaison, when required, between the client and the estimation team. The work will involve client contact with an emphasis on distributing information about the shows to the bidding team, along with our subcontractors, tailored to the client’s vision. This employee may make or participate in the sale and may participate in the execution of projects generated by another salesperson or group. The Scenic Estimator position is responsible for delegating tasks, with the help of the Director of Sales & Estimating, between the Estimator, PM’s, engineering staff, and any other parties designated part of the bidding team.  The Scenic Estimator handles the administrative aspects of gathering information, Project startup, estimating, and working with the purchasing agent to keep pricing guides current. This employee will be assigned and directed by senior operations and/or Sales staff.  Related work as required. It is the policy of PRG to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.  Employees are expected to perform all of their duties and responsibilities in accordance with this policy at all times. 

 

Essential functions 

• All Project Startup tasks 
• Distribute information about the projects to the bidding team 
• Distribute information to our subcontractors for pricing 
• Coordinate with the Director of Sales & Estimation to assign bidding tasks to personnel inside and outside the Sales & Estimation team.  
• Estimate projects as required. 
• Gather all bid information from the team and prepare for review by the Director of Sales & Estimating 
• Create Project Proposals for Review by the Director of Projects. 
• Work with the Purchasing Agent to keep the Pricing Guides up to date. 
• Assist the Director of Sales & Estimation with the Sales Calendar 
• Work with the Director of Sales & Estimating to create process improvements in the bidding process
• Work with the Director of Sales & Estimating to track our competitors’ business.  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Good knowledge of the function and capability of the theater and entertainment industry.   
• Good knowledge of current pricing and advancements in event and entertainment technology and the direction of equipment development. 
• Good knowledge of modern office procedures and practices. 
• Good knowledge of common computer productivity tools; such as Microsoft Office and Excel;   
• Good persuasion skills; the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously within strict deadlines; the ability to learn, use and train other users in PRG proprietary software.    

Competencies 

• Exceptional sense of priority 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Customer Service orientation 
• Tact 
• Professionalism 

Physical demands 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.   
• Must be able to occasionally move within the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.   
• Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds (for example: packages, copy paper boxes, etc.)   
• Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and in both written and verbal forms.  

Required education and experience 

• Three or more years of experience in scenic construction or similar related field. 
• Completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution of higher learning with a concentration in event construction, business administration, operations management or related fields.   

EEO and Disclosure

The pay range for this position is estimated to be $75,000.00-90,000.00 annually. Actual salary to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data.

 

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.

 

Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

 

PRG cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. PRG does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. PRG will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. PRG will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to an in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.