About the Company:
Kubik Maltbie is a world class exhibit fabricator based in Mount Laurel, NJ specializing in experience-based, interactive exhibits for museums, visitor centers, and specialty projects around the world for over 60 years.
Role Description:
Kubik Maltbie is seeking a skilled individual who has a fabrication background and good mathematical and mechanical aptitude. Must be a self-starter who is detail orientated, organized and quality conscious, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Good communications skills are essential as is the ability to accurately solicit and compile bids from multiple subcontractors. Must have experience and working knowledge of dioramas and recreated environments, scenic treatments, interactive exhibits, audio visual, metal work, graphic production, showcase and artifact mounting. The individual should also have a strong background and be able to produce estimates for exhibit cabinetry and casework along with other in-house production items. As most estimates are needed within a short period of time the candidate should work well under pressure and be a creative problem solver. Individual must have the ability to work with our clients and design partners to make suggestion on value engineering suggestions, advise on methods of construction. To ensure success you need to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and perform your duties in a manner that maximizes efficiency. Top applicants are dependable, organized, resourceful and self motivated.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work independently to produce cost estimate from contract drawing and specification
- Work with external design teams to create budget estimates from concept design renderings
- Identify and send out specialty components for sub-contract pricing
- Research component manufacturers and obtain pricing from the same
- Estimate, detailing, project management and installations hours
- Lead the project kick off meeting process by reviewing the scope and estimate documentation with the project team
- Must be able to communicate effectively both through verbal and written means
- Communicate politely and professional with clients and client’s team
- Evaluate and negotiate with subcontractors and vendors during the bid phase to obtain competitive pricing
- Thorough knowledge of carpentry methods and materials
- Ability to understand visual/illustrative methods design
Job Specifications & Requirements:
- 10+ years estimating experience.
- Possesses detailed knowledge of carpentry, fabrication methods and manufacturing processes
- Able to read and understand construction/fabrication blueprints/shop drawings
- Working knowledge proficient in working with a wide range of materials; glass, wood, plastics, acrylics, laminates, graphics, metals, etc
- Good decision making and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates good organizational skills
- Manages time efficiently and can multi-task effectively
- Pays attention to detail
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Must have good verbal, written, and computer skills, and the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
- Ability to communicate ideas, progress, and accomplishments to peers and supervisors
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment with multiple projects