Rigging Estimator

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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