TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Role Purpose:
The primary role of the Estimator I is to assist the company in the efficient and accurate costing of both entire projects and individual parts as required by the project / task. As part of the role, you will provide historical cost data and reports to other departments to help manage staff, price projects and forecast project finances / performance.
An Estimator, equipped with knowledge of scope, schedule, and budget, should possess the ability to accurately interpret both client and technical narratives. They are expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the company's cost structures and pricing models related to materials and labor, as well as a comprehensive appreciation of design, engineering, and manufacturing materials, processes, and technologies.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
Bidding
Understand client and technical briefs
Make assessment of manufacturing process and materials to be used
Have a detailed understanding of both internal pricing models and sub-contracted services, pricing and capabilities and skills
Maintain up to date market pricing for both materials and services
Build and maintain library of past project performance and elements costs for the use of forecasting and costing of Nuclear, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Preliminary and Final Bid
Clear communication and collaboration skills to engage with other departments and subject matter experts to help inform bids
Lead the preparation of realistic estimates to support development and management of projects
Adopt and understand the phases and subphases of the TAIT project process (TPP)
Project Performance
When applicable, gain buy in from all departments and key leads to ensure delivery on budget
Interface closely with project management, project design, studio design, finance and operations on estimates and production estimates.
Partner on other project tasks as required for example cost to complete, scope changes, extras, and snags
Engage fabrication, machining, and integration into the estimating process when applicable
Regularly check in with Operations to understand trends in cycle times, scheduling, and overruns in spends
Project review
Assist in the financial review of projects
Attend project wash up meetings to understand performance to estimate outcomes, both good and bad as well as helping to inform the accuracy of future bids.
Participate in lessons learned
Support improvements to tools, systems, and process to improve results and performance to estimates
Organizational Relationships & Participation
Develop and maintain good relationships with Project Performance and Operations groups
Proactive, open, and transparent communication
Attend (and/or organize) regular check-in meetings
Attend global and regional “All Hands” and similar organization meetings and gatherings
Stay up to date on time clocking, expense report submittals, and other administrative tasks
Continuous Improvements
Identify opportunities for minor and major improvements in the Project Process
Participate in departmental and organizational initiatives
Ensure “Lessons Learned” discussions occur for Projects that warrant celebrations of positive outcomes and critical reflection of negative outcomes
Education and Growth
Actively seek opportunities to build new skills, hone on improve existing skills and experiences for self and the wider team
Lead in provided learning opportunities
To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility / accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or relevant experience in controls, construction, estimation, bidding or theatrical fabrication.
Ability to visually scale and communicate ideas via drawing and sketches
Strong proficiency with numbers and mathematics.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Creative aptitude with a solid understanding of construction techniques and materials
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
#LI-CO1TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
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