Construction Estimator

Our busy company is seeking an experienced construction estimator to join our team of construction professionals. We need someone with strong math skills and excellent communication skills to write proposals, cost estimates, and detailed takeoffs on our construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in estimating or project management.

If you are looking to work alongside some of the best in the industry, please apply today! Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors
• Visit construction sites to obtain necessary client requirement information
• Estimate time, labor, construction materials, and product costs to determine overall cost for construction projects
• Analyze blueprints, proposals, specifications, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole
• Inquire with clients regarding the status of submitted proposal and budgets
• Working and understanding of various stages of drawings and concepts for the project
• Ability to convey project scope with means and methods to the client / owner
• Creative and thoughtful planning for project logistics
• Ability to ensure accurate and comparative Subcontractor pricing and scope
• Ensuring that estimates are completed on time and accurately
• Obtain all bid documents to submit for review
• Attend pre-construction and pre-bid meetings with owners and architects.
• Interpret blueprints, specs, and addendums to prepare quantity take-offs, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Submit requests for information to the architect / client for any discrepancies or missing information in the bid documents
• Submit complete and reviewed bids by deadlines
• Maintain accurate, complete, and updated project plans, specifications, correspondence, and estimating documentation on projects, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing information
• Conceptual and DD Budgets & ROM Estimates
• Cost Analysis, construction means and methods, value engineering, and project scheduling
• Concrete take-off, planning, and logistics

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of data and risk analysis, research methodology, accounting, and estimation metrics is critical
• Requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and very strong math skills
• A Bachelors’ degree in construction management, civil engineering, accounting, or a related field is required
• Three years of experience in the construction industry - project estimating or construction management is needed
• Valid Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification from the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) is a plus
• 5 to 8 years experience in construction estimating with at least 1 year experience in the Las Vegas custom home building market preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, administration, or equivalent work experience
• Preferably experience with $10mil+ custom home building projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams (owners, architects and designers)
• Must know Microsoft Office products including Word, (strong) Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be self-motivated & punctual
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally
• Experience with On-Screen TakeOff, I-sqft, and MC2 is a plus

About Company

At Merlin, we believe that building homes is more than just a job, it's a passion. We take pride in our nationally recognized reputation as a luxury custom home builder and our ability to create spectacular homes ranging from $1 million to $25 million.

Our team at Merlin understands that building a custom home can be a lengthy process, which is why we place great emphasis on building strong relationships with our clients.

Our attentive, professional care and meticulous attention to detail ensure that our client’s needs are met every step of the way, from the initial design process to the final product.

Our team is the best at what they do, and we care deeply not just about the projects we work on but each other. We know that our team is what makes our projects successful and while everyone has a job to do, there is no task too big or small for anyone at the company to step in and do.