Rigging Estimator

This is a Full Time Job

This full-time position works closely with the sales team to provide rigging-related estimations. Estimators are responsible from the beginning of a project, leading the process of project estimation, system design, and budgeting of public bids, design-build, and Turn-Key projects. A successful candidate will be a motivated individual who is interested in providing best-in-class customer service and has the technical skills to complete tasks on time and accurately.

Reports to: Director of Project Delivery

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Provide accurate estimates and all related documentation required to make sound pricing estimates and quotes for all VLS rigging inquiries in a timely manner.
•Work with the sales staff to provide all requested and required project pricing information.
•Assist the sales team in identifying and qualifying for a job before starting a workup.
•Participate and attend weekly project department and sales meetings and be prepared to answer costing-related questions and project pricing status.
•Maintain a positive relationship with vendors, contractors, partners, representatives, specifiers, and other project stakeholders.
•This position requires some travel for the purpose of site visits and project estimating data collection. Mileage and applicable expenses will be reimbursed by VLS for these trips.
•Maintain proposed project database and files.
•Work closely with the Project Managers and Field Installation teams to answer any installation questions related to the bidding and costing of the project.
•Assisted in the design and pricing of rigging-related solutions for design-build projects and rigging repairs.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education:

•Degree in technical theatre, a related field, or commensurate experience in theatrical rigging.
•ETCP Rigging certification is preferred (or will need to be attained while in VLS employ)
•Must have good communication skills (both written and verbal).
•Must have good organizational skills, mathematical aptitude, and the ability to be prompt and accurate in providing estimates for all rigging project opportunities.
•Working knowledge of both motorized and manual theatrical rigging systems, pipe grids, curtain tracks, curtain systems equipment, and theatrical rigging vendors is required.
•Experience in compiling estimates and quotes, including product pricing and labor costing, is required.
•Must be familiar with ANSI, ESTA, and OSHA regulations related to rigging systems inspection, maintenance, and installation.
•Must have excellent customer service skills (both written and verbal).
•Must be able to pass local, state, school, and federal background checks, as required by the project.
•Must be able to pass a 5-panel drug screen

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